In honor of Hawaiian culture, Volcano Art Center is presenting “Na Mea Makamae,” a multimedia, group exhibition featuring art and artifacts. ADVERTISING In honor of Hawaiian culture, Volcano Art Center is presenting “Na Mea Makamae,” a multimedia, group exhibition featuring
In honor of Hawaiian culture, Volcano Art Center is presenting “Na Mea Makamae,” a multimedia, group exhibition featuring art and artifacts.
The exhibit opens today and will be on display at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park through Nov. 13. It is open to the public and free of charge, although park entrance fees apply.
The public is invited to a special opening reception from 5-7 p.m. today.
The artists, Bernice Akamine, Samuel M. ‘Ohukani‘ohi‘a Gon III, Beau Jack Imua Key and Tom O‘o Mehau, have explored Hawaii’s many “treasured things” on a small scale for this exhibit.
“The subject matter was open when we invited the participating artists,” explains gallery manager Emily C. Weiss. “The artists have brought to the exhibit objects which express not only their love for Hawaii, but also its way of life.
“The fine details communicated through the art convey a deeper appreciation for the life that flows through all things.
“At the surface the works can easily be admired for their aesthetic qualities. However, they also reveal deeper layers of meaning, giving understanding not only of Hawaii but also to the thoughts and lives of the artists who created them.”
For more information about the exhibition or VAC, contact Weiss at 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.
