Art & Culture

Art & culture stories published by Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine.

Soaring Voices

The Soaring Voices exhibit featuring Japanese women ceramic artists makes a rare appearance at Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Schaefer International Gallery.
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Native Plants: Photo Gallery

Words and Photography by Zach Pezzillo
Maui open studios

Open House

Meet acclaimed Maui artists in their element and view their artwork during the annual Maui Open Studios event, happening throughout the island in February.
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Voyage to Kure

The expedition defied common sense: Paddle a six-man canoe through 430 miles of open ocean to the farthest reaches of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

Open Mind

See what happens when ancient Hawaiian culture meets modern art techniques at Maui's annual Celebration of Hawaii exhibit at Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao.
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Canoes That Carve

The outrageous, white-knuckle sport of outrigger wave riding
Padilla Design Team on Maui

Torch Song

Meet a family of metal artists who craft beauty out of the ordinary.
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The Volcano Next Door

An island-hop from Maui, the forces of creation are putting on a spectacular fireworks show—and you’ve got a ringside seat.
Kirk Kuorkawa painting mural

A Brush With Valor

Maui artist Kirk Kurokawa painted the mural at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center.
Philip Sabado

Hawaiian at Art

Spirit, Light, and Color
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Saddle Up!

Two miles above Maui’s old cowboy town, Pi‘iholo offers happy trails into ranching history.
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Open to Advice

Achieve the perfect picture with these expert tips for hanging art from Maui artist Joelle Perz of Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao.

A Well-intended Tangle

Visiting artist Patrick Doughtery invites you to participate in creating his latest stick work, a monumental installation at the Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center.
Maui artist Douglas Chun

Beginner’s Mind

With discovery at the heart of his process, Maui abstract painter Douglas Chun draws inspiration from Chinese calligraphy and shoshin—a Zen Buddhist principle.
'Ukulele

Jumping Flea

'Ukulele entertainer and master teacher Walter Kawa'i'aea keeps the beat of Hawaiian music.
Ronaldo Macedo art

Triptych

Three island-wide events—Maui Plein Air Invitational, Celebration of Hawaii and Maui Open Studios—invite us to see Maui through the eyes of its artists.
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The Art of Collaboration

At HuiPress, Paul Mullowney helps artists create cutting-edge work using ancient techniques.

Matrilineage

Meet Maui mother and daughter artists, Betty Hay Freeland and Denby Freeland-Cole.
David Sandell

An Eye for an Icon

Meet Wailuku artist David Sandell.

Notes For Musicians

How can the small Hawaiian segment of the Grammy electorate make music-industry voters more knowledgeable about Hawaiian music?
Ronaldo Macedo

Oil on Water

Plein-air painter Ronaldo Macedo is drawn to the places where land meets sea and sky.
maui artists invitational

Open Air

World-class artists will capture island scenery and beautiful views at Maui Plein Air Painting International.

Talking Story with Light

With a sunny outlook and a shimmering palette, Darrell Hill tells the stories of Hawai‘i’s landscapes.
Andrea Razzauti landscape

An Artist of Note

Andrea Razzauti knew he was destined to be an artist. The only question was medium: oil paint or guitar.
maui artist Chelsea Bryce

Making Her Mark

“I have so many ideas, I can’t get them out fast enough,” says artist Chelsea Bryce.
Jake Ramey

Point Man

What’s the best part of crafting custom spearguns? “I know every person who shoots my guns... I’m able to live vicariously through a lot of different people."
Maui plein air

Light Studies

Twenty-six artists will participate in the 2010 Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational.