I was born in Hawaii and have also lived in Florida. In my life and work, I have been inspired by different cultural influences from the shores of Hawaii to the East Coast as well as internationally. My body of contemporary and abstract fine art includes sculpture and other three-dimensional works in the functional and non-functional, as well as representational and non-representational categories. My techniques include pit firing, contemporary raku and high fired stoneware. I also kiln cast glass to incorporate with certain sculptures.
GALLERIES
Cedar Street Galleries
Honolulu, Hawaii
Fine Art Associates
Honolulu, Hawaii
Kahaluu Gallery and Gardens
Kahaluu, Hawai
Kimura Gallery
Palo Alto, California
Louis Pohl Gallery
Honolulu, Hawaii
Noelani Gallery and Picture Framing
Honolulu, Hawaii
SOLO SHOWS
2019 "Abstract Theoretical Reflections"
Kahaluu Gallery and Gardens
Kaneohe, Hawaii
2011 "One Life , Many Dreams"
Louis Pohl Gallery
Honolulu, Hawaii
2006 "Out of the Fire"
The Gallery at Ward Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
2005 "What Goes Around Comes Around"
bibelot gallery
Honolulu, Hawaii
1998 "Life is Good"
bibelot gallery
Honolulu, Hawaii
1998 The Gallery at Ward Center
Honolulu, Hawaii
Guest Artist
GROUP SHOWS
2016 "Earth"
Cedar Street Galleries
Honolulu, Hawaii
COLLECTIONS
Hawaii State Art Museum
Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu Museum of Art
Honolulu, Hawaii
Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa-Waikiki
Waikiki, Hawaii
Servco Pacific Inc.
Honolulu, Hawaii
St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii
Watanabe Ing LLP
Honolulu, Hawaii
EXHIBITIONS
Association of Hawaii Artists’ Member Juried Exhibition 2002 (Fall) Award of Excellence, 2002 (Spring) Award of Excellence, 2000 Second Place Award in Three Dimensional
Ceramics of Hawaii First Statewide Juried Exhibition 2016
Hawaii Crafts II: Ceramics from the Collection of Honolulu Museum of Art 2017
Hawaii Craftsmen’s Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Recognition Award, 2013, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1996
Hawaii Craftsmen’s Raku Hoolaulea Juried Exhibition 2017, 2012, 2004, 2003, 2002 Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Acquisition Award, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994
Hawaii State Art Museum, “uncommon objects” from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts collection 2007
Hawaii’s Modern Masters 2014, 2012 Luxury Row
Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, “Commitment to Excellence” Juried Exhibition 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2005 Honorable Mention Award in Three Dimensional, 2004, 2003, 2002 Third Place Award in Three Dimensional, 1994
Honolulu Museum of Art, “Artists of Hawaii” Annual All-Media Juried Exhibition 2006, 2003, 2001, 1998
International Art Society of Hawaii & Japan’s Nikakai, “Kuilima Kakou” (“Joining Hands”) Juried Exhibition 2004
The Contemporary Museum, “Recent Acquisitions of Works by Hawaii Artists” 2004
PUBLICATIONS
“Signature Series” (1997) appeared in “The Ceramic Design Book: A Gallery of Contemporary Work” (1998, Lark Books)