The exciting thesis exhibitions are part of a demanding course of study, production, and review. MFA candidates concurrently present new and engaging works that demonstrate each artist’s caliber of ideas, skills, awareness of the global context within which art is created and circulated, and critically engaged artistic practice. The artists and their areas of specialization are: Jake Boggs (...

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These sculptures are depictions of the mares’ emergence from the obscurity of my dreams. In the process of sculpting them they become whole, separating themselves from my memory. Their emergence from the ground they are set in thereby gives them presence outside my dreams. They each arrive as messengers, bringing knowledge, and guidance. Event held at  Waikiki Parc Gallery Sunday 12 -...

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Mack's figures with their emotional beauty and soulful dignity partake of the style "Romantic Realism," of which the pre-Rhapaelite painters are a leading historical antecedent. His figures however, are updated with a touch of signature "athleticism" which differentiates them from the classic beauties of other eras. Bill Mack has one of the most successful and high profile...

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In this exhibit you will see how as an artist, he dreams of having the same instant connection between my feelings and expression that singers and dancers have. I have a keen interest in the figure and have drawn from it for the last twenty five years... In 1990, I began to have my model, a dancer, move as I painted. In doing so, I was forced to work faster, with less thought and more feeling and ...

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This exhibit shows Fabian's unique style of painting - which he calls 'Emotionalism' - uses colors, highlights, and shadows to express passionate feelings which are mined from the deep well of memory. Fabian Perez' international success affords him the quiet time he needs to create his art and be with his family and friends, which he considers the three most important things in li...

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The Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational is a week long art event in Lahaina on Maui, Hawaii. It is always held the week including President's Day. This is the 11th annual event. The event showcases 25 plein air artists from Hawaii and the mainland through various MPAPI activities on Maui. The venue is open to the general public, offering many opportunities to observe the profession...

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This exhibit show how Ho's sculptures represent the ideal human spirit in all of us as we strive to transcend the daily struggles of life and to become something more spiritually divine. The beauty of his figures uplifts us and gives us encouragement to continue in our efforts to excel and surpass our greatest dreams. This theme is most evident in 'Transcendence' - the upward-reaching ...

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At this exhibit the paintings are drawn from personal experiences as well as history. For years now, I've taken a special interest in the immigrants to Hawaii's plantations, depicting their work and life. By letting these ideas evolve into new works I hope to capture the essence of the plantations in Hawaii.

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This art exhibit portrays all that is magnificent and beautiful in the human spirit, using the ideal to show us the possibilities in life and the potentialities within ourselves.

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This event has visual excitement, good composition and color, George’s paintings captivate the eye. With straightforward palette knife techniques, he uses his oils with flair and panache, allowing the paint to react and interact. Using a relatively limited palette, George’s color has become his signature.

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