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Kinolau Community Art Exhibit
May 2025 Exhibit
 Maggie Sutrov Hala pepe |  Alenalei Petsas Lei Naupaka "It is pretty and I can wear it and dance in it." |  Wendy Wolf Koa "I once did a meditation and the answer came back to me that I am like a tree--I grow deep roots and, mostly, thrive in one place. The Acacia Koa is found only in Hawaiʻi, and the name means "warrior" or "brave" one. What a lovely, powerful tree to be associated with. I think all trees are beautiful, but this one, with its wide canopy evokes warm places and shelter. " |
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 Kele Sipman Naupaka "The superpower of the naupaka is the resilience in staying hardy although it gets whipped with wind and ocean mist." |  Maggie Sutrov Koaiʻa |  Marinel Robinson Hala pepe "Our group focused on the Hala pepe — the perfect plant for Honua’ula with the superpower abilities to withstand drought and high wind conditions. She is wildly beautiful — dancing, but still rooted in the red land and looking out towards Kaho’olawe with her long, dark green leaves (“hair”) flowing in the wind." |
 Donna Beal Hala "Lauhala was pleasant to weave. With a bit of moisture it was compliant yet strong, peaceful and beautiful!" |  Erin Fulton Hala pepe "Small but mighty. Unassuming but multifaceted. Sacred to both Laka and Kapo and medicinal. While it was chosen for me, I am grateful to have fully met this acquaintance at this point in my life." |  Aubrey May Hala pepe "The Hala pepe's superpower of supporting the native habitat and ecosystem is meaningful to me." |
 Robynn Yoshida Hala |  Nadia Rathje Kupukupu "The Kupukupu gently whispers the ancestral wisdom and knowledge of the ancestors. Encouraging spiritual growth despite the challenges, reminding me to remain resilient, to embrace renewal and rebirth in my life. I am grateful for its guardian presence in the garden and love creating art with its vibrant energy." |  Maggie Sutrov Hala pepe |
 Brissa Christophersen Kalo "Kalo's (Hāloa's) superpower is his adaptability. I ka wā kāhiko, there were hundreds of kalo varieties, created through his ability to adapt to environmental inputs—wind, water, landscape placement, kānaka farming him, etc.—and his resilience in each relationship. Each variety differs in preferences, growth, and their beautiful colors. Kalo truly reflect kānaka (or kānaka reflect kalo), in that our environment and relationships shape who we are and who we grow to be." |  Kristy Copperfield Hala "The structure, strength and flexibility of the Hala is its superpower. Its trait of flexibility to be tightly woven into baskets to carry things into, its structure to maintain form for jewelry adornments, its strength to be woven into mats to sit on and pāpale to shade from the sun yet maintain beauty in design, pulls me in and captivates me with the endless possibilities. Its longevity to stand the test of time without withering away truly astonishes me." |  Alenalei Pestas Hala pepe |
 Siena Poepoe Hala |  Maggie Sutrov Hala "I am always fascinated by the textures of hala. Each leaf that falls away leaves a part of the pattern on the trunk. Its make remains, and the repeating texture of each leaf results in the most beautiful design." |  Maggie Sutrov Koaiʻa |
 Kekai Robinson Lei Hala pepe |  Jessica Mannor Hala pepe |  Kuʻumaka Ruidas Hala |
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