Posted on: Sunday, November 28, 2004
Local artists lend creative hands
For a better look at ornaments, the artists' inspiration behind their work and to make a bid on your favorite(s):
• Golden Koa
• Kimono and The Baseball Player Pocket Pal
• Dreams
• Christmas Bells
• Christmas Critter Star
• Leopard Pendant Ornament
• Christmas-tree lamp
By Zenaida Serrano
Advertiser Staff Writer
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| 'Golden Koa'
Artist: Aaron Hammer, Hau'ula |
'The Baseball Player Pocket Pal' and 'Kimono'
Artist: Charlene Hughes, Nu'uanu |
'Dreams'
Artist: Paulette Kahalepuna and Mary Lou Kekuewa, Kaimuki |
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'Christmas Bells' Artist: Joel Park, Kaimuki |
'Christmas Critter Star'
Artist: Charlene Tashima, Kaimuki |
'Leopard Pendant Ornament'
Artist: Cora Yee, Ala Moana |
'Christmas-tree lamp'
Artist: Mark Chai, Kailua |
Just in time for the Christmas-tree shopping frenzy: one-of-a-kind ornaments to go with those perfect pines.
Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser The eclectic group, including a quilter, a wood turner and glass and jewelry makers, has graciously volunteered time and talent to create miniature masterpieces.
The next step is up to you.
Bidding runs through 1 p.m. Dec. 7. The latest bids and brief profiles of each artist will remain on display throughout the bidding. Proceeds will go to The Advertiser Christmas Fund; donations are used by Helping Hands Hawai'i to assist those who need immediate help with rent, utilities or food. Bidding starts at $10 for each piece. But keep in mind the artists' works have been valued from $20 to thousands of dollars. (Last year, two ornaments reached $175 in bids.)
Go ahead and click. Bookmark the site. From a koa ornament with 24 -karat gold leaf to a miniature feather lei, the creations come in all shapes, sizes, colors and mediums.
Winners will be notified Dec. 8. And if you're not the highest bidder, you can still make a donation.
Here's the rundown on each ornament, and the artists:
• Golden Koa Reach Zenaida Serrano at zserrano@honoluluadvertiser.com or 535-8174.
The Honolulu Advertiser is back with its 2nd annual "Creations for a Cause" Christmas ornament fund-raiser. Last year, the online bidding raised $665 for charity. Our six Island artists — and our readers — face the stiff challenge of surpassing last year's total.
Woodworker Aaron Hammer shapes his wooden Christmas ornament, "Golden Koa," at his Hau'ula shop.
• Kimono and The Baseball Player Pocket Pal
• Dreams
• Christmas Bells
• Christmas Critter Star
• Leopard Pendant Ornament
• Christmas-tree lamp
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| The Honolulu Advertiser Christmas Fund
Advertiser Christmas Fund donations have topped $100,000 the past four years, with more than $147,000 received in 2003. The donations are used by Helping Hands Hawai'i, a registered agency with Aloha United Way, to assist those who need immediate help with rent, utilities, food or tuition. Checks made payable to the Advertiser Christmas Fund should be mailed to Helping Hands Hawai'i, P.O. Box 17780, Honolulu, HI 96817. Monetary donations may be dropped off at any First Hawaiian Bank branch. Anyone wishing to donate goods instead of money can do so at the Community Clearinghouse at 2100 N. Nimitz Highway, near Pu'uhale Road. For details, call 440-3804. |
