Posted on: Sunday, May 29, 2005

Art Calendar

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Seeing, Understanding and Knowing," lecture by Bruce Cole, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities on art history and the humanities, 2 p.m. today, Doris Duke Theatre. 532-8768.

Ceramics Demonstration, Valerie Zimney, who studied under Kenji Kuzei, shows slides and demonstrates her technique in the Kutani style, 4-6 p.m. today, Hawai'i Potters' Guild, 2480 Bingham St.; $5. 591-8539.

"Essence of Hawaiian Art," tour with docent Millie Liu, 2:30-4 p.m. today; and "Masterpieces of Korean Ceramics," tour with George McGovern, 2:30-4 p.m. Tuesday and June 5, Honolulu Academy of Arts; free with museum admission, $7 general and $4 military, seniors and students. Reservations: 532-8700.

Intuitive Painting, Timothy P. Ojile discusses his work at ArtLunch, noon Tuesday, Hawai'i State Art Museum's multipurpose room; free. 586-0900.

Thirty Years of Creating One-of-a-Kind Clothing, slide presentation by Kayla Kennington on her experiences in design and creative sewing techniques, sponsored by the Hawaii Stitchery and Fibre Arts Guild, 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. artist's reception) Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 532-8741.

First Friday, gallery walk with receptions and art openings in over 20 art galleries, museums and other venues, 5:30-9 p.m. in downtown Honolulu; maps available at participating galleries. 521-2903, 521-1812, 524-3552, 586-0900.

"Mughal Gardens and Their Legacy, from South Asia to Shangri La," lecture by D. Fairchild "Dede" Ruggles on how Islamic forms have inspired non-Muslims to create unique gardens, 11 a.m. Saturday, Doris Duke Theatre. 532-8768.

"Workspace A to Z: the Artists Who Made It Happen," exhibit over six consecutive Saturdays, featuring artists who have shown their work at the soon-to-close gallery: artists I-N, 6-8 p.m. Saturday and artists O-Z 6-8 p.m. June 11 and 18; workspace (gallery is open only for these Saturday-evening exhibits). 732-2300.

ONGOING EVENTS

Art on the Zoo Fence, more than 35 Island artists display their work for sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue.

Artist Demonstrations, Island artists demonstrate techniques, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free. Call for scheduled artists: 596-8885.

Rudy Gonzalez shows his techniques, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Tabora Gallery, Hale'iwa. 637-5520.

WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday), with guest artist, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Lahaina Galleries, Shops at Wailea, Maui. (808) 874-8583.

Friday Night is Art Night, meet with Island artists, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Lahaina Galleries, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free. (808) 661-6284.

Painting Demonstration by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Gallery at Ward Centre. 597-8034.

Juno Galang shows his techniques, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, Tabora Gallery, Hale'iwa; free. 637-5520.

OPENING

"Ether/Ore," Jesi Asagi, Devin Mohr, CJ Lileikis, Dark Sevier and Christopher St. John present an exhibit on metaphysics and dry time, Tuesday through June 25, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

"Lucky Come Hawai'i," oils and watercolors of Hilo by Gerald Murai, Wednesday through June 24, meet the artist reception 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Louis Pohl Gallery. 521-1812.

"Celestial Ascent," images by Jon Mozo, Wednesday through June 29, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Canon Photo Gallery. 522-5930.

"Fish Tales," gyotaku prints by Naoki Hayashi, Wednesday through June 30, Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace. 988-4147.

"Malu o ka 'iako: Protection," works by Hank Taufaasau, Wednesday through July 22, opening reception 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Hank's Cafe. 526-1410.

Works by Tutu's Quilters, quilts and other fabric art by students at Tutu's House, Wednesday through June 30, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 887-1052.

Artists of Hawai'i 2005, annual show of contemporary multimedia works, juried by Bernice Steinbaum, plus solo exhibits of works by invited artists Sean K.L. Browne, Fred H. Roster, Frank W. Sherriff and Shigeharu Yamada, Thursday through July 24, Henry R. Luce Pavilion and Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8701.

"For the Love of Food," contemporary artist explore and celebrate the food in people's lives, Thursday through Sept. 4, ArtSpace at Sub-zero/Wolf, King and Pi'ikoi Sts. 352-5152, 271-0952.

"shaping the void hands empty of desire," ceramics by Kauka de Silva, Friday through July 1, bibelot gallery. 738-0368.

"Summertime," multimedia visuals on the themes and images of the summer season from more than 100 Hawai'i artists, Friday through Sept. 3, opening reception with dance troupes, performing-arts groups and refreshments on the museum lawn 5-9 p.m. Friday, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0305.

"Beauty Through the Eyes of Children," annual exhibit of student works from Hawai'i and Japan, sponsored by the Mokichi Okada Association, Friday through June 12, Academy Art Center at Linekona. 532-8741.

Portraits and Abstracts by Una White, Friday through June 30, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, Tea at 1024. 372-1722.

"Ragged Edge," poster art images by Guy A. Sibilla sponsored by INspiration Home and Office Furnishings, Friday through June 30, opening reception 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, f22 Photo Gallery. 630-9184.

"Katherine Love: Molded," mixed-media paintings and fiber art explores women's roles in the home, Friday through June 25, opening reception 5-9 p.m. Friday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

Abstracts by A. LaRue and Photos by Brad Lewis, Saturday through June 18, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3368.

CLOSING

Aloha Ho'omaluhia Exhibition XXI, multimedia works that reflect the beauty of the garden by 15 Island artists, through today, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden Gallery. 233-7323.

"Eternal Presence: Handprints and Footprints in Buddhist Art,"

sculptures, paintings and works on paper from Tibet, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand and Japan, through today, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Asian Gallery. 532-8701.

"Nothing Ever Happens," traveling exhibit of paintings, sculptures and drawings by Yoshitomo Nara, plus a multimedia slide show of his photography exclusive for this exhibit, through today, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"Peace With Aloha," children's art, through Tuesday, Kapolei Hale. 523-4674.

Patrick Doell: Acrylic Landscapes, through Tuesday, Ko'olau Gallery. 988-4147.

"Decentralizing the Center: P-factory & Friends," works by group of international and Mainland artists, through Tuesday, thirtyninehotel. 599-2552.

"Peace With Aloha," children's art, through Tuesday, Honolulu Hale, Lane Gallery. 523-4674.

Mixed-media Works by Kyle Usui, through Tuesday, J Salon, 1128 Nu'uanu Ave. 550-4441.

Works by Lynn Matsuoka, gicles and prints from her Kabuki and Hula collections, through Tuesday, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

"Beautiful Hawaii!" paintings and sketches by George Yiu Fong Chan, through Tuesday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

"Floral Menagerie," watercolors by Yasuko Abeshima, through Tuesday, A Gift for All Seasons Gallery, Kaimuki. 737-9038.

"Visions of Diversity — Emerging Photographers 2005," works by

students of photography classes offered by UH Outreach College's New Media program, through Wednesday, South Street Gallery. 525-5212.

"The Palace and the People: Arts of Rajasthan," arts and artifacts demonstrate the diversity of motifs among the villagers, nomadic people, and the urban merchants and nobility of Rajasthan, through Friday, East-West Center Gallery. 944-7177.

Paintings by Holly Katura and Robert James, through Saturday, Hale'iwa Art Gallery. 637-3366.

ONGOING EXHIBITS (Listed by closing date)

Neo Rauch Works 1994-2002, paintings from the Leipziger Volks-zeitung collection, extended through June 5, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Clare Booth Luce Gallery. 532-8701.

Sandra Blazel, new paintings, through June 8, Bethel Street Gallery. 524-3552.

"Bright Color Impressions of the Beauty of Life," Yuan Y. Shaw's new oil paintings, through June 10, Pauahi Tower, second-floor lobby, Bishop Square. 383-0998.

"Kokoro: Cherished Japanese Traditions in Hawai'i," cultural arts as featured in the book by the same title by the Japanese Women's Society of Honolulu, including chigirie (torn-paper collage), bonsai and calligraphy, through June 10, Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i. 945-7633.

"Your Art Show," mixed-media works by staff and vendors who work at 1132 Bishop Street, through June 17, Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop Street. 440-2714.

"Metalmorphosis," jewelry and sculpture by eight women, through June 25, Koa Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College. 734-9374.

"With Eyes Wide Open," new paintings by Mark Norseth; "Beadlieve It or Knot," beaded jewelry and unique lampwork glass beads by Charlene Tashima and Joel Park; and "Recent Works" of ceramics by Janice Brown, through June 30, The Gallery, Ward Centre. 597-8034.

"Expressions from the Heart," retrospective of works by Rikiya Asai, through July 1, Art of Vision Gallery at the Laser Eye Center of Honolulu. 946-6000.

"Shaping the void, hands empty of desire," ceramics by Kauka de Silva, through July 1, bibelot. 738-0368.

"Paul Emmert: Views of Hawai'i (second rotation)," views of Kona Coast and Kilauea Volcano, through July 17, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Holt Gallery. 532-8701.

"Pet Project," multimedia works by 20 Hawaii artists, through July 22, Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery. 544-0287.

"American Studio Sculpture," early-20th-century works from the academy's collection, through July 24, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Graphic Arts Gallery. 532-8701.

"Inside/Out: The Body," works of Deirdre Britt, Jeeun Kim and Richard Earl Leong Yu Ralya, through July 31, Contemporary Museum.

"Nostalgic Japan," landscapes by Kawase Hasui from 1883 to 1957, through Aug. 7, Honolulu Academy of Arts, James A. Michener Gallery. 532-8701.

"Defining Home: Native Woods, Western Objects," Hawaiian furniture and furnishings and the history of furniture-making in Hawai'i, through Aug. 20, Mission Houses Museum.

"Reflecting Hawai'i," juried exhibition of two-dimensional works by artists of Hawai'i, through Sept. 3, Diamond Head galleries; and "Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present in various media by Island artists, continuing, with docent-led tours available, Hawai'i State Art Museum. 586-0900.

"HNL to NY," a group exhibition of painting, photography, sculpture and installation art by 12 contemporary artists born and/or raised in Hawai'i who now live in New York, through Sept. 27, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"Na Akua Wahine: Celebrating the Female Gods of Hawai'i Nei," female 'aumakua images and contemporary works depicting the women deities of Hawai'i, through October, Bishop Museum Vestibule Gallery; included with admission of $14.95 general and $11.95 children 4-12, kama'aina discounts available. 847-3511.

"Tennis Dessus," site-specific installation of hand-painted art on the musuem's tennis courts by Michael Ming Hong Lin of Taiwan, through December, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-0232.

"The Pacific Islands," permanent installation from the museum's collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa from textile collection, second-floor galleries, Honolulu Academy of Arts. 532-8700

"Arts of the Philippines," permanent exhibition of works from museum's collection, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts. 532-8701.

Wood Lathe Art, works by Uwe and Natalia Dost shown with works by Kim Duffet, Francis Pimmel, Elmer Adams and Roy Tsumoto, at Uwe Dost Studio Gallery, Hilton Hawaiian Village, Alii Tower Plaza. 947-3100.

"Na Hale 'O Waiawi," site-specific installation by Patrick Dougherty created from strawberry guava and rose-apple saplings, Contemporary Museum. 526-0232.

OTHER VENUES (Listed by closing date)

"Seeing it Through," photographs by the late scientist/photographer Al Benedict, author of "Ka Iwi: Survival of a Coast," through June 24, Kapi'olani Community College, Lama Library. 734-9674.

Works by Michael Chun and Kathy Paaina, student work from the Louis Vuitton Creative Art Program, through June 30, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Art Gallery. 531-3511.

"John Coltrane's Ear, Buddha's Hand, Jacob's Ladder," large painting by Rosalinda Kolb, through June, Coffeeline (inside Atherton YMCA). 778-7909, 395-9065.

"Insights," biennial juried show, sponsored by National League of American Pen Women, through July 1, Honolulu Country Club Art Gallery. 627-1079.

10th annual Student Art Exhibit, mixed-media works by students of Howard Farrant from Waialua Intermediate and High School, through July 30, Waialua Public Library. 637-8286.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS (Listed by closing date)

Rick Frazier, Big Island artist's works made of Hawaiian wood, through June 5; reception 5:30-8:30 p.m. today; Hilton Waikoloa Village, Kohala, Big Island. (808) 886-1234.

"Pacific Voyagers, Canoes," exhibit of canoes from the 2004 Festival of Canoes in Lahaina, including paddles, drums and tools used in their making plus black and white photographs by Masako Cordray of the festival, Friday through June 5, Scheafer International Gallery, Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului. (808) 242-2787.

Kauai Society of Artists' Membership Show 2005, through June 18, Kukui Grove Exhibition Hall, Lihu'e, Kaua'i.

"Slippahs and Such," woodblock prints, and oil and watercolor paintings by Mary Spears reflecting Hawai'i and Polynesia, through June, Pu'uopelu Gallery, Parker Ranch Historic Homes, Waimea, Big Island. (808) 885-5433.

"Lavascapes and Subterranean Visions," paintings of Donna Carnegie, through July 4, Volcano Art Center Gallery, Big Island. (808) 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org.

Anne Schneider and Chris Kurz, oil paintings and stained/fused glass, through July 15; Kauai Museum. (808) 826-6720.

"Paintings and Drawings of Territorial Hawai'i," paintings, sketches and watercolors by Jan Schaafsma, 1910-1945, from the collection of the Schaafsma family and the Lyman Museum, through Oct. 5; also, "Grandfather's House," interactive, full-scale replica of a 1930s Korean home, through March, Lyman Museum, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 935-5021.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Contemporary Figure Drawing Class, six-sessions with instructor Tom Tomita in portrait and situational drawing in a variety of media, 6:30-9 p.m. each Tuesday, Art Board; $150. 949-0700.

Pen and Ink Drawing Class, six sessions with instructor Prue in techniques that raise pen and ink from a preliminary layout to a complete work in itself, 6:30-9 p.m. each Tuesday, Art Board; $150. 949-0700.

Creative Photographic Projects, David Ulrich leads a six-session (12 week) class to produce a portfolio that reflects the photographer's personal style and point of view in black & white or color, using film or digital cameras, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 1, 15, 29, July 13, 27 and Aug. 3, UH-Manoa Art building 341; $200. Register for course L07759: 956-8400.

Parent and Child Handbuilding Ceramics Class, five-week sessions sponsored by the Hawai'i Potters' Guild, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays June 4-July 2 or July 9-Aug. 6, guild studio, 2480 Bingham St.; $100 either session. 591-8539.

Understanding Your Digital Camera, learn the full range of your camera's options and potential and how to use digital imaging software from Robert Frutos, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $50. (808) 967-8222.

Summer Art Classes for Youth, 24 class (6 weeks) sessions in Ceramics for grades 4-6; Drawing and Painting for grades 5-12; Mixed Media Sculpture for grades 7-12. Classes run June 14 through July 21 at the Academy Art Center at Linekona; $190 tuition, discounts for children of academy members. Call for times and complete schedule: 532-8741.

Art Classes, ongoing instruction in various media for children and adults, Tradewinds Gallery, Windward Mall, Kane'ohe. Call for schedule and tuition: 952-0309.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Pastel Artists of Hawaii seeks entries for the June 13-July 8 open show juried by Desmond O'Hagan. Call for a prospectus and details: 538-1052. Entries due June 11 at Pauahi Tower.

"Portable Art — Portable Peace Exhibit," seeks works on paper which examine and express peace for a mail-in mass-construction art show at Kapi'olani Community College which will travel around the world. Inquire for criteria: 734-9374 or koaglry@hawaii.edu. Deadline for entries is June 17.

Arts Pacifica Biennale 2005, competition among Big Island artists for pieces created on the theme of "egg," juried by Joel A. Miller, for the July 9-31 exhibit to be shown at the Firehouse Gallery and the Kahilu Theater lobby, Waimea, Big Island. Entries accepted between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 1 and 2; entry fees are $15 for one piece, $25 for two and $30 for three works. Call for information: (808) 887-1052.

Gallery on the Pali seeks artists interested in exhibiting for the Flowers and Poetry Show in 2006, call 538-1052; for one-person or group exhibitions, call 526-1191.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Island Life, Art Calendar, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.