Volcano Art Center invites the public to an evening presentation by Volcano’s own Kilauea eruption photographer, G. Brad Lewis. This presentation will show stills and video images of the recent eruption of Kilauea’s east rift zone that began in mid-May.
The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. It is part of VAC’s continuing Thursday Night At The Center events which focus on art, Hawaiian culture and the environment. The series is intended to inspire and enhance appreciation of art and life experience, while fostering community connection. While these events are free, donations are sincerely appreciated.
G. Brad Lewis is beloved locally, and is also internationally recognized. Known as “Volcanoman,” his images have appeared on the covers of Life, Natural History, Photographer’s Forum, and Geo Magazines, and within the pages of Time, Outside, Fortune, Newsweek, Stern, National Geographic, and many other publications. Additionally, Brad’s photos have received numerous awards and been widely exhibited. Interviews and features of Brad have been broadcast on the NBC “Today Show,” “CBS Evening News,” The Disney and Discovery Channel. Print interviews and photo essays of his work have been featured in many magazines.
Brad has been capturing the eruption of Kilauea since it began in 1983.
The goal of his photography is to “connect the viewer to a deep understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Nowhere else is creation happening so dramatically.” Inspired by beauty and variety Brad travels between Hawaii, Utah and Alaska pursuing his art.
VAC last featured Brad’s stunning photography in 2015 in an exhibit titled “The Quest For Liquid Light: Going With The Flow in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.”
“Of course VAC will not be able to provide the same gallery location within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, due to the park closure,” states Gallery Manager Emily C. Weiss. “However, we feel blessed that we will get to witness the dramatic creation of Pele safely through Brad’s lens. Being respectful to Leilani residents and their losses, many island residents haven’t had the opportunity to witness the recent transformations firsthand. This is your chance,” said Weiss.
A selection of 24 images from the presentation will be available for viewing in an online fundraising auction to begin on Aug. 23.
The 12-inch x 18-inch images in the auction will each be printed by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum sheets.
This creates an image with a magical luminescence, vibrant colors, incredible detail and remarkable archival qualities.
Partial proceeds from each sale in the online auction will be donated to Pu‘uhonua o Puna Info &Supply Hub. Being 100 percent community driven, their goal is to provide information and supplies directly to the people, a cause close to the hearts of both VAC and G. Brad Lewis.
The online auction can be viewed and bids placed starting Aug. 23 at https://biddingforgood.com/volcano/Lewis.