Unbreakable Links, Original Oil, Maui

My kids and I were at Maui Ocean Center where a Hawaiian man was practicing the ancestral tradition of Polynesian weaving. My kids love all art forms, and both were so intrigued with watching him for a while. We decided that of course, they needed a few to take home. They dry beautifully and keep for years. 

Weaving is a skill passed down from generation to generation and is an integral part of the Polynesian identity. It's an unbreakable link passed on from generation to generation. 

Lauhala (mats woven from dried pandanus leaves): Lauhala is a very popular motif, indicating family, the extended family, the generations in the family, the connections to people we meet. I love this meaning and am so happy to honor and respect this traditional art form with this painting.

Unframed Original Oil 8"x 8" on canvas panel   $1050. /

Framed Original Oil 9" x 9" with Champagne Silver Leaf wood frame $1150. 

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