Hello studio fans,
I’m pleased to have my recent art in the HERstory exhibit now on view at ARTS at Marks Garage, 1159 Nuuanu Avenue. You’re invited to any or all of the Friday receptions to meet the artists! I have two brand-new, never-shown-before oil paintings included in the collection. All the information is on the flyer below. I’d love to see you.
Love,
Rebekah
Praying for peace. Look for and thank the helpers. Love,
Rebekah
With pandemic numbers decreasing, I ventured out of my bubble yesterday to socialize by attending two in-person gatherings —a belated birthday lunch with my friends Lori and Yo, and a meeting of the Koʻolauloa Hawaiian Civic Club.
Lori, a foodie and of a former restaurant conglomerate, knows the chef at Artizen and treated Yo and me with gift cards she wanted to use. I first met Lori at a Reiki workshop long ago where, I think, she took on the role of sous chef for the meals. I honestly don’t recall how I met Yo, perhaps through Lori, but we both spent our childhood in Wahiawa.
Me, Lori, and Yo
In the evening I attended the Koʻolauloa Hawaiian Civic Club dinner meeting. It was very interesting with several guest speakers informing via Zoom on a large video screen.
Guest speaker on Zoom
Approximately a dozen club members were very polite, donning face masks except when eating and sitting five- or six-feet apart, although I am pretty sure we were all vaccinated. For a special treat, Jolene and Haleaha taught us how to fashion roses out of ti leaves.
Ti leaf rose
Some members of the Koʻolauloa Hawaiian Civic Club who braved an in-person meeting and removed their face masks only for this image. I am not in the picture because I’m the photographer.
Someone doled out thoughtful parting gifts of COVID-19 Antigen Home Tests and hand sanitizer. I love my Hawaiian civic club.
Be well. Love,
Rebekah
Gallery ʻIolani on the campus of Windward Community College in Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu, is the spacious venue dedicated to the current Windward Artists Guild exhibit. The entrance to the show space is from the lobby of Palikū Theatre.
“Impressions/Expressions” runs until March 4. I stopped by yesterday with a friend to take a look, and, wow, I am proud to be a member of this art group.
Many thanks to Antoinette Martin, the gallery director who designed the show, and to Lauren Faulkner, the awards juror.
More than 100 artworks from 38 people—both recognized professional artists and newcomers to the art community—are in the fine-art display.
An artists reception for the public is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, February 11. COVID vaccination protocols will be in effect.
Below are photos of pieces by me and my friends Dorothy Brennan and Bernadette Chan.
“Crater View” hand-dyed tissue-paper collage at right, by me.
Ceramic vases by Bernadette Chan
“The Committee” tissue-paper collage by Dorothy Brennan
I hope you will come to see the art show!
~Rebekah
In yesterday’s class taught by historian Ronald Williams about King David Kalākaua of Hawaiʻi, who reigned from 1874-1891, we learned about the coronation. It was an event to assert national independence around the world. The crown, a symbol of nationhood, originally was decorated with 192 small diamonds, 22K gold kalo (taro) leaves, emeralds, rubies, opals, and other gems. Gold-covered pearls from Scotland lead the eye to the top; eight lines of them represented the eight major islands of Hawai’i. I was impressed by the gold kalo leaves.
When the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown in 1893, many of the jewels were stolen out of the crown. They have since been replaced. Current visitors to Iolani Palace can see this crown.
~ Rebekah
Thanks to PBS Hawaii I am a new fan of pianist-composer-drummer Yoshiki Hayashi. Last night I saw on TV the concert he played at Carnegie Hall last year, and I was enthralled. Why haven’t I heard of him until now? You may find him on YouTube. Bravo!!! Gratefully,
Rebekah
Recently during the pandemic environment I braved going out with friends in public. Not to bars or anything like that, but rather to open-air eateries. They were such enjoyable occasions. I rationalized, by this time most smart people are fully vaccinated with their booster shots, and only smart people go to (name of restaurant). 😉
The Chinese Lunar New Year starts in February, and I’d welcome another get-together for dim sum. Here’s a photo of ”The Jin Dui Sisters” that surfaced in my memories album from two years ago. What do you say? I think it’s time.
Kung Hee Fat Choy!
~ Rebekah
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