Art

Through their forms of creative expression, the artists brought in topics of sea level rise, unpredictable weather, ancestral knowledge, and what the future of Hawaiʻi could look like. The featured artists are Keisha Tanaka, Ben Fairfield, Gillian Duenas, and Erin Voss. Their work can be seen at Capitol Modern through the end of the month.

Three of the minds behind the Symphony of the Hawaiʻi Seas, Takuma Itoh, Beth Lenz, and Kalilinoe Detwiler, spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about the free musical and visual performance showcasing Hawaiʻi’s oceans later this month.

Farrington High School students and nearby Kalihi residents are raising concerns about new murals on campus that they worry are not reflective of Kalihi’s diverse community. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

Hawaiʻi-based artist Jenny “Jeta” Tang recently returned home from the nine-day event where she showcased her 4-foot-tall art piece, “The Asscent of the Divine Ass.”

A charter school on Hawaiʻi Island is expanding its footprint. It’s not your typical charter school — in fact, clowning around is encouraged at its Puna district campus. Hawaii’s Volcano Circus Executive Director Morgan Langham spoke with The Conversation about what the unconventional school has in mind and how the community has responded.

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts unveiled Ige’s portrait on Sunday at the governor’s ceremony room at the Capitol. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more about the art and the artist.

Artist Shar Tuiʻasoa spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about her solo exhibition “Local” that will be on view at Capitol Modern through Sept. 24.

Abstract Expressionism emerged in the United States, specifically New York, during the 1940s. It was a way for artists to escape the fear and trauma after World War II. The artwork is recognized by expressive brush strokes and paint flicks on a canvas. Each work captures the emotion the artists are feeling at the time.

The Hawaiian art of feather making that nearly went extinct has been a centerpiece for the new Apple TV+ series "Chief of War." At the opening premiere of the historical drama, many of the actors – like Jason Momoa – were seen wearing the prestigious feathered cape, known as ‘ahu ‘ula. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports on the revival of the art form.

Kumu Kahua Theatre's first production of the season kicks off with a play titled “Smother.” HPR talked to playwright Sara Ward about the process of writing her first play.