Duty calls.
Morning sunrise walk on Kailua beach looking towards Kaneohe, HI.
After living on the North Shore of Oahu for many years, I know that I never need a reason to return to my beloved Hawaii. However a request and an invite are the impetus for making this current trip.
The Request: To be part of the exhibition committee for the Art of Peace, an exhibition and silent auction to benefit the Domestic Violence Action Center at The Pegge Hopper Gallery, November 12- December 13, 2015.
Art of Peace exhibition committee with Pegge Hopper at her gallery in Honolulu
As manager of Pegge’s gallery, I was co-curator with artist, A.Kimberlin Blackburn for the first Art of Peace in 1995, celebrating the DVAC’s 5th Anniversary with an exhibition and silent auction. Once again, Kimberlin and I are working together with Barbara Rau, and a great group of artists to celebrate and benefit the 25th anniversary of DVAC.
Artists, Yukio Ozaki and Alan Ness help install The Art of Peace at the Pegge Hopper Gallery in Honolulu. Artist reception and silent auction, Thursday, November 12, 2015, 5-7:30 pm
Opening reception is this Thursday, November 12, 5-7:30 pm at The Pegge Hopper Gallery, 1164 Nuuanu Ave., Honolulu, HI.
Installation shot of The Art of Peace at The Pegge Hopper Gallery in Honolulu, HI
The invite: To stay at a friend and collector’s beautiful home in Lanikai. She has a large new wall that calls for a painting that creates a sense of peace and beauty for which she would like to commission me for. I have been walking the beach, sketching and photographing the colors, light and beauty in and around Kailua to get a sense of place.
Koi #3 hangs in its new home in Hawaii and laying out the space for a commission
Today, Scott and I drove to the Byodo-In Japanese Temple in Kahaluu, Oahu. Nestled against the dramatic Koolau Mountains on the Windward Side of Oahu, the Temple is a non-denominational shrine located at the Valley of the Temples.
Painting pond side at Byodo-In Temple.
This lovely black swan came up close for a better view- or a snack!
Half lotus at Byodo-In Temple
Aloha from Hawai’i.
Scott and I in front of Kailua Beach, HI
What a lovely way to celebrate your return to Hawaii. I remember this temple. So beautiful and provided much needed moments of peace. Cant wait to see the art you make for your friends home. Lucky them.
Believe it or not, after all my years in Hawaii and visits- this was our visit to the temple. Thank you @Laurette, the painting is a celebration!