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March 29th, 2012
Hawai‘i’s Woodshow
Hawai‘i’s Woodshow is presented by the Hawai‘i Forest Industry Association and is juried by a panel of locally and nationally known artists and design professionals. It is well-known for highlighting the very best in local woodworking with participation from woodworkers from every island. In addition to heirloom-quality works made from native Koa, a stunning and unique wood found only in Hawai’i, there are striking works of art and furniture crafted from dozens of other island-grown hardwoods which offer fantastic variety in color and figure. Most of the beautifully crafted works that will be on display will be for sale throughout the show.
The HFIA Woodshow was created to educate and promote an appreciation of the tremendous variety of Hawai‘i-grown woods. The show encourages the use of conservative woodworking techniques such as veneering that can make the most effective use of woods that may be in limited supply. Pieces entered in the Woodshow must be made predominantly from locally-grown woods, and certain rare or endangered species are prohibited.
Attendees to Hawai‘i’s Woodshow are treated to extraordinary heirloom-quality works made from koa, mango, kamani, milo, Norfolk pine, macadamia nut, kiawe and other interesting and beautiful Hawai‘i-grown woods. Hawai‘i’s Woodshow encourages an appreciation for the participating artists and the materials they use. It promotes the positive role forests play in our economy and ecology. The show calls for the use of wood from Hawaiian-grown tree species, especially those that have been planted and brought to maturity here in Hawai‘i. It serves as a reference point for the planting of native and non-native high value hardwoods for future generations.
Hawai‘i’s Woodshow
Presented by Hawai`i Forest Industry Association
April 1-15
Academy Arts Center
Honolulu Academy of Arts
1111 Victoria Street
March 29th, 2012
Robert Reed’s Unnecessary Seduction at Spalding House
This Saturday at Spalding House, Orvis Artist in Residence Robert Reed performs an opening ceremony for his project Unnecessay Seduction, an exploration of the tourism industry’s false promotions of naturally beautiful paradises on earth. His second artist in residency at the museum, Reed’s performance references the pop art invasions of the Château de Versailles featuring Jeff Koons in 2008 and Takashi Murakami in 2010.
“Leigh Bowery said that humiliation is a powerful thing,” said Reed at a recent performance, “and my performance isn’t successful unless I am uncomfortable.” Take part in Reed’s playful inflatable world and play the croquet game and walk through the air-mattress maze that all make up the installation.
Spalding House
2411 Makiki Heights Drive
1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
For Reed’s blogpost about his project, click HERE.
March 23rd, 2012
Station Bar and Lounge: Got talent?
Station Bar and Lounge welcomes new and old talent to the stage on Mondays and Thursdays.
Station supports the local music scene via live performances from top artists in Hawaii. With open mic and stand up comedy nights, Station Bar and Lounge is the newest public outlet for local artists.
Smack in the middle of Waikiki and Chinatown, Station Bar and Lounge is the newest addition to Honolulu nightlife. The bar is dark, urban, and intimate. The walls are covered in bold graffiti, and scream “underground.”
Station offers game nights, movie nights, music shows, and special drink offers on industry nights. Don’t worry about being terribly cute here. Station invites patrons in with a come-as-you-are attitude.
“I wanted to make a place for everyone, almost like a Cheers-type place,” says Blane Nishizawa, owner and operator.
For weekly events, check out Station Bar and Lounge on Facebook.
Station Bar and Lounge is located at 1726 Kapiolani Blvd (Across from the Convention Center). Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday 6pm-2am
March 9th, 2012
Art & Design Pop-Up Shop by Collector Dean Geleynse
I’m a sucker for Pop-Up Shops. This one, by art collector Dean Geleynse, is hands-down the best I’ve seen to date. Yes, pop-ups are typically curated and stocked with rare or unique items, but how many of these transient retail spaces contain carefully-selected contemporary art and design of the highest order and rival exhibitions in museums and galleries?
Geleynse’s shop-within-a-shop, located inside Fishcake, is perhaps your best chance to kick-start a contemporary art collection without stepping inside a white-cube gallery or visiting an art fair. Rare is the occasion when you can simultaneously see and purchase a piece of quality contemporary art, from around the world, without leaving Oahu, so run, don’t walk, to see this show.
On display, rubbing elbows on a large art wall (not pictured here because, hey, you really should go down there and see these intricate pieces with your own eyes) are works by young, emerging artists as well as established masters. Modern and vintage furniture, not to mention ceramic pieces and other sculptural works, are available for those seeking to add panache to their pads. If you’re currently in a pecuniary pinch, there are ridiculously affordable limited edition prints for $25. If you’ve got the financial wherewithal, be sure to score that sweet color lithograph by Ed Ruscha before it disappears.
The pop-up is open for your viewing and purchasing pleasure as of today, but please don’t miss the opening party at Fishcake on March 22nd, from 6-8 p.m.
Fishcake showcases fresh furnishing, accessories and art for the contemporary home. Dean Geleynse is a Honolulu-based collector who has been acquiring works of contemporary art for over twenty years.
POP-UP SHOP A/D SHOP CURATOR
Fishcake
307C Kamani Street
808-593 1231
www.fishcake.us
Open Monday-Saturday 10a-6p, most Sundays 11a-4p