The Ohia Leaf sculpture Blown – Carved – Glass / 16″ x 11″ The Ohia Leaf Sculpture is inspired by the microscopic structure of this leaf. One side is designed as the cuticle surface = it absorbs sunlight and moisture. The other side refers to the stomata = part of the leaf that breathes. The
The Monstera Leaf Sculpture Blown – Carved – Glass / 21”h x 10” w approx. In the greenery of Hawaii, there is an infinite spectrum of green. The form of the Monstera leaf has a fascinating expression, and each individual leaf is absolutely unique onto itself. By wrapping an actual leaf around this vessel, he
Monstera vessel Blown – Carved – Glass / 11”h x 11” w approx. In the greenery of Hawaii, there is an infinite spectrum of green. The form of the Monstera leaf has a fascinating expression, and each individual leaf is absolutely unique onto itself. By wrapping an actual leaf around this vessel, he was able
“The Kalo (Taro) Vessel” Blown – Carved – Glass / 12 ”h x 13” w approx. The Kalo Leaf’s immense scale is impressive not only in it’s size, but also in it’s significance as a culturally sustainable plant of the polynesians that settled Hawaii. Taro came to Hawai`i Nei with the earliest Polynesian settlers in
The Pu’u O’o Fern vase. Blown – Carved – Glass The Pu’u O’o Fern vase renders the mystery of the jungle illuminated by the hot caldera of Pu’u O’o crater glow on the Big Island of Hawai’i. A view from the mesmerizing natural beauty of the Kilauea volcano, where the background skies glow behind the
Ku and Hina Ancient Hawaii was a mythic land with frightening tiki masked warriors and many unique and interesting gods and legends. One of the main ancient Gods that Hawaiians prayed to was Ku, the ancient tiki god of war and protection, the warrior . The goddess Hina was Ku’s wife. They, together suggest the
