Take in Hawaii Island’s magnificent colors through the glass works on display in the exhibition ‘Nani Moku’ at the Volcano Art Center gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The show continues 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Feb. 20. While admission to the exhibit is free, park entrance fees apply.
Fused glass pieces, created with vivid color and rich texture by Marian Fieldson and Leslie Jean, highlight both the beauty and diversity of Hawaii’s unique landscape. Some of the textured plates, platters and glass pieces in the exhibit are formed directly from Hawaii Island lava flows. Patterns for the kilncasts used by Fieldson were taken directly from pahoehoe lava.
Fieldson has been creating glass using the technique of lampworking since 1981. Lampworking is a type of glasswork in which a torch or lamp is used to melt rods of glass. Once in a molten state, the glass is formed by blowing and shaping with tools and hand movements. It is also known as flameworking or torchworking, as the modern practice no longer uses oil-fueled lamps.
In addition to Marian’s textured works, Leslie Jean will display stone, glass and ceramic tile mosaics. Jean has been a commercial and graphic artist for the past 30 years. Inspired by nature, she considers herself an earth-based artist. Six years ago Jean began creating mosaics with Hawaii artist Karin Seawater. Her mosaic can be viewed within the community alphabet project at Lincoln Park in Hilo. Leslie also creates large format mosaic installations in private homes.
Visitors are required to wear masks and observe current COVID-19 safety protocols within VAC Gallery. For more information, visit www.volcanoartcenter.org or contact (808) 967-8222.