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Exhibitions/Collections
(Updated Sept. 27, 2009)
roidea 4 by Eli Baxter is on display in the Accession '09 exhibition.
Accession '09
Diamond Head Gallery, Second Floor
May 1, 2009 - January 16, 2010
A continuation of the past exhibition, Accession: Recent Acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection, that highlights recent purchases, commissions, and gifts that demonstrate the exceptional work collected by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and the Art in Public Places Collection.
Ho‘oulu: The Inspiration of Hula
Diamond Head Gallery, Second Floor
September 4, 2009 - July 17, 2010
An exhibit honoring the art of hula, featuring work from the Art in Public Places Collection, along with hula implements and objects from the Bishop Museum and the Hula Preservation Society. A special feature of the exhibition is a display of 70 original photographic portraits of Kumu Hula by Shuzo Uemoto, taken for the book Nana I Na Loea Hula (Look to the Hula Resources). Kapa makers Moana Eisele and Ka‘iulani de Silva have loaned costumes from their collections; and artist Solomon Enos has loaned original renderings he created to illustrate the book, The Epic of Hi‘iakaikapoliopele, for this exhibition.
Where We Live: Places of Hawai‘i
Ewa Gallery, Second Floor
Opening October 2, 2009
An exhibition showcasing art which reflects the unique environment and striking landscapes of Hawai‘i. The art includes both realistic and abstract images of the many tranquil, dynamic, and vibrant settings found throughout the islands. Featuring work from the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts - Art in Public Places Collection.
Portrait de Phyllis Dobson by Diego Rivera is on display in the
He Alo A He Alo exhibition.
He Alo A He Alo: Face to Face, Visions & Portraits of Hawai‘i
Ewa Gallery, Second Floor
Ongoing
He Alo A He Alo is an o‘lelo no‘eau, an Hawaiian expression that means coming into communion with someone else. In this exhibit, the viewer interacts with the fascinating world of other community members. On display are visionary artwork and portraits from the Art in Public Places Collection. The intimate works of art capture some of the essence of our Hawai‘i community by honoring the subjects of the portraits and the work of the artists. Some of the themes of the exhibition are Hawaiian heritage, Asian roots, social consciousness, and cultural traditions.
A few pieces included in the exhibit are a portrait of the late art patron, Phyllis "Dobson" Hume Spalding by the internationally renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera; a formal portrait by artist Willson Y. Stamper, of Hawaiian Kumu Hula Master Rosalie Lokalia Montgomery, a recipient of the State of Hawai‘i Order of Distinction for Cultural Leadership; and a photographic portrait by Francis Haar of Hawai‘i artist Madge Tennent, whose towering painting of Two Sisters hangs in the Ewa Gallery.
The exhibition also features more recent works, including one by Tian Wei, who journeyed from China to Hawai‘i to study Western artistic traditions. In his 1988 self portrait, Wei makes a statement about his commitment to art: a brush, a dish, and the artist sitting stoically are framed by fiery calligraphy, reflecting his struggle with and passion for his chosen profession.
The I Love Art Gallery helps you learn about the elements of art through hands-on activities.
I Love Art Gallery
Diamond Head Gallery, Second Floor
Ongoing - Gallery is modified for each new exhibition
An interactive educational gallery that promotes the understanding and appreciation of the arts, and encourages the public to increase their own awareness of the place and significance of art in their own lives.
The gallery allows visitors of all ages to learn together in a refreshing and informal setting. It focuses on the vocabulary and structure of art-making through the elements and principles of art and design (such as line, shape, form, space, and texture); ties information to objects currently on view in our galleries; and provides hands-on activities to experience art materials. Participants are encouraged to learn about art as artists do – by touching, observing, exploring, thinking, and reading.
We encourage you to explore the gallery to share insights and ideas, become familiar with the language of art, and see for yourself how it builds and shapes the works in our galleries.
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