Art Calendar
SPECIAL EVENTS
"From Imogen Cunningham to Diane Arbus: What a Woman can do with a camera," Susan Ehrens presents a slide lecture on the works from the exhibit "In Celebration of Light," 2 p.m. today with a reception to follow, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8768.
Islamic Art at Shangri La: Playing with Form and Structure, illustrated presentation by Carol Bier and Dave Masunaga on the intersection of Islamic art and mathematics, 6 p.m. Thursday, Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8768.
OPENINGS
"Guess What I Learned in School Last Night," works by students from adult education classes in Zen painting, opens today and continues through Jan. 29; reception 5-7 p.m. Jan. 23; Gallery on the Pali. 5961191.
"A Backward Glance, a Retrospective by Dodie Warren," exhibit of prints, opens Monday with a reception 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, through Feb. 5; Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9375.
The Alsdorf Collection of Japanese Paintings and Ceramics, selected works from the collection of Chicagoan Marilynn Alsdorf dating from the 12th century, opens Thursday, through March 28; Japan Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"Cute: Like, Oh My God, it's Like, so cute!" group exhibit of multimedia works, opens Thursday, through Feb. 8; workspace. 732-2300.
"Constant Color," new work by Donna Broder and George Woollard; "Emergent Records," recent work by Jianjie Ji; and
"Matter and Material," group sculpture exhibition of works by Hawai'i artists; opens Friday, through April 13; The Contemporary Museum at the First Hawaiian Center. 526-1322.
"Remains of the Rainbow," photographs of Hawaiian native species by David Littschwager and Susan Middleton with sample of some native plants, opens Saturday, through April; Hall of Discovery, Bishop Museum; included with museum admission of $14.95 for adults and $11.95 for children ages 4-12 with discounts for kama'aina, military and seniors. 847-3511.
CLOSINGS
"IN CELEBRATION OF LIGHT," photographs from the collection of Cherye R. and James F. Pierce includes works by Imogen Cunningham, Ansel Adams, Brett Weston, Rocky Schenck, Rod Cook, Luis Gonzalez Palma and others, through today, Luce Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700
"IN FOCUS: A HAWAI'I PHOTOGRAPHY INVITATIONAL," prints juried by Jim and Cherye Pierce, through today; Graphic Arts Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.
"ARTISTS MEAN BUSINESS," oils by artists with disabilities, through Thursday, Volcano Joe's Island Bistro Gallery. 941-8449.
ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)
"WAHI PANA — SACRED PLACES — KAHO'OLAWE, O'AHU," works by Linda Kane, inspired by the natural environment at Hawai'i's sacred places, continues through Jan. 23; Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.
"010010110," a digitally enhanced photographic group exhibit from Digital Coffee, through Jan. 23; Mezzanine Gallery, Pauahi Tower. 537-6838.
"Portraits through My Lens: 1993-2003," photography by Celiamarie Moore, through Jan. 29; The Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.
Don Ed Hardy (tattoo imagery, Asian symbolism, eccentric Western art and California pop mythology), Mark Kadota (multimedia art on modern life and nature) and Clifton Karhu (architectural renderings of Kyoto in Japanese woodblock), through Jan. 29; Robyn Buntin Galleries. 523-5913.
2004 Eclectic Artist Exhibition, oils, watercolors, photography and mixed-media works, through Jan. 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. 233-7323.
"No Hidden Agenda," works on paper by Sanit Khewhok, through Jan. 30; bibelot gallery. 738-0368.
Mark Norseth (oil, pastel and watercolor), Bridgette Adams (paintings) and Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross, (glass) through Jan. 30, The Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.
"2000 Dragons: Don Ed Hardy," a large-scale scroll featuring 2,000 dragons in a variety of styles and motifs by San Francisco-based tattoo artist Don Ed Hardy, through Jan. 31; First Floor Gallery, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
"Peter Raub: New Works," works on paper, watercolors, batiks and silver designs inspired by Raub's time in Bali, through Jan. 31; Second Floor Gallery, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8701.
OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)
PRINTS BY JENNIFER CALLEJO, TIMOTHY CONTRERAS AND KEIKO KAMATA, through Jan. 25; The Contemporary Museum CafŽ. 526-1322.
LOVELAND ACADEMY and LOKAHI MONTESSORI SCHOOL student art exhibition, through Jan. 30; Sure Shot Cafe. 224-5251.
Peter Dunnrankin, figure/ground paintings, through Jan. 31, Cafe Che Pasta. 524-0004.
Margaret Keane, Cora Yee, Susan Brooks and Deborah Chambers, featured artists this month, The Gallery Hui at The Waikiki Shore. 942-2196.
NEIGHBOR ISLANDS
"Bamboo in JApanese Culture," exhibit curated by Nancy Moore Bess, demonstrates the beauty and diversity of bamboo as used in Japanese daily life, through Jan. 23; Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e, Kaua'i. (808) 245-6931.
Carly Mesker Shepherd, mostly acrylic, some oil paintings of landscapes and nature, through Jan. 31, Parker Ranch's Pu'u 'opelu Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-2303.
"Crossings 2003: Korea/Hawai'i," the largest exhibition of Korean contemporary art outside of Korea, commemorating Korean immigration centennial anniversary, through Feb. 1; Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center, Maui. (808) 572-6560.
"Zen Silk," silk paintings by Melissa Verbena and ceramic jewelry by Bob and Laurie Kerr, through Feb. 1; Banyan Tree Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-0111, ext. 11.
"From Bento To Mixed Plate: Americans of Japanese Ancestry in Multicultural Hawai'i," Japanese American National Museum exhibit exploring immigration to present includes artifacts, through Feb. 15, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Schaefer International Gallery.
ALUMNI AND STUDENT WORK from the collection of the University of Hawai'i-Hilo art department, with drawings, paintings and mixed media, through end of Spring 2004 semester; Mo'okini Library, third floor. Also: alumni and student art exhibit, ongoing, Lava Landing, Campus Center, computer center, second floor, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 947-7524.
Works by Sunny Pau'ole, through March 31; Brewpub, Kona Brewing Company, Kona, Big Island. (808) 334-2739.
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