Updated at 11:41 a.m., Monday, November 12, 2007
Hawaii artists selling holiday collectibles at JCCH
Advertiser Staff
Whimsical, one-of-a-kind works by more than 40 Hawai'i artists will be displayed and sold for the holidays in the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i's latest exhibition, Tinkered & Toyed 2007.The exhibit features paintings, sculptures and collectibles by Hawaii artists who designed pieces inspired by the the holiday season, such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Buddha Day and Kwanzaa and New Year's.
First debuted in 2004, Tinkered and Toyed 2007 features art work all under $300. Artists were given a challenge: the items must meet a size stipulation.
Participating artists include: Satoru Abe, Sheila Academia, Derrik Arata, Ann Asakura, Fred Bannan, Madeleine Bays, David Behlke, Keiko Bonk, Kahi Ching, Satoko Dung, Tiare Dutcher, Solomon Enos, Sally French, Mike Harada, Paul Hosch, Tsugumi Iwasaki-Higbee, May Izumi, Brendan Jackson, Ariana Kaheakua, Felix Kang, John Koga, Jamie Kumasaka, James Kuroda, Richard Louie, Hal Lum, Marques Marzan, Loreen Matsushima, Lynn Mayekawa, Shigeru D. Miyamoto, Bernie Moriaz, Kay Mura, Lori Ohtani, Ann Oshita, Fred Roster, Laura Ruby, Mo Sato, Kathleen Sato, David Silva, Bud Spindt, Stanley Tomita, Lori Uyehara and Dean Wakatsuki.
The exhibit opens Saturday with an 11:30 a.m. reception at the JCCH Community Gallery, and continues until Dec. 21.
Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.
Admission is free.
For more information, call the JCCH at 945-7633, e-mail info@jcch.com or visit http://www.jcch.com.
