Puka Komo ʻEkahi: Portal to Grant Permission. Earth pigments hand-painted on kapa, metal leaf. 28 x 28 inches. 2024.
Puka Komo ʻEkahi: Portal to Grant Permission. Earth pigments hand-painted on kapa, metal leaf. 28 x 28 inches. 2024.
Mana Māhū. Oregon earth pigments and plant dyes on hand-beaten kapa. Approx. 17 x 17 inches. 2020.
Mana Māhū. Oregon earth pigments and plant dyes on hand-beaten kapa. Approx. 17 x 17 inches. 2020.
Ke Alanui O Ka Lā. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 60.5 x 24 inches. 2023.
Ke Alanui O Ka Lā. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 60.5 x 24 inches. 2023.
O Haumea Kino Pāhaʻohaʻo. Red earth pigment on hand-beaten kapa. 27 x 32 inches. 2021.
O Haumea Kino Pāhaʻohaʻo. Red earth pigment on hand-beaten kapa. 27 x 32 inches. 2021.
EA EA EA. Red ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. Approx. 9 feet long. 2021.
EA EA EA. Red ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. Approx. 9 feet long. 2021.
Nō Justice, Nō Peace. Oregon red hematite pigment on hand-beaten kapa dyed with turmeric. Approx. 16 x 21 inches. 2020.
Nō Justice, Nō Peace. Oregon red hematite pigment on hand-beaten kapa dyed with turmeric. Approx. 16 x 21 inches. 2020.
I Walk With My Ancestors. Red ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 61.5 x 29 inches. 2023.
I Walk With My Ancestors. Red ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 61.5 x 29 inches. 2023.
Kūmauna. Ochre earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 48 x 26 inches. 2024.
Kūmauna. Ochre earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 48 x 26 inches. 2024.
Kānehunamoku. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 18 x 72 inches. 2024.
Kānehunamoku. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 18 x 72 inches. 2024.
Nā Kiaʻi Mauna (The Mountain Guardians). Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 38 x 85 inches. 2023.
Nā Kiaʻi Mauna (The Mountain Guardians). Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 38 x 85 inches. 2023.
Pohākea (The Bursting Forth of Light). Natural plant dyes and ochre earth pigment on kapa (barkcloth). 21.5 x 40.5 inches. 2025.
Pohākea (The Bursting Forth of Light). Natural plant dyes and ochre earth pigment on kapa (barkcloth). 21.5 x 40.5 inches. 2025.
When the Sky and the Earth Cracked Open. Natural plant dyes, wildfire charcoal, and 24k gold leaf on kapa (barkcloth). Each 43 x 22.25 inches. 2025.
When the Sky and the Earth Cracked Open. Natural plant dyes, wildfire charcoal, and 24k gold leaf on kapa (barkcloth). Each 43 x 22.25 inches. 2025.
Ka Piko O Ka Honua (The Navel of the Earth). Wildfire charcoal and ochre earth pigment hand-painted on kapa (barkcloth). 49 x 7.75 inches. 2025.
Ka Piko O Ka Honua (The Navel of the Earth). Wildfire charcoal and ochre earth pigment hand-painted on kapa (barkcloth). 49 x 7.75 inches. 2025.
Nā Maka Pō (The Night Eyes). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa.  18.5 x 78 inches. 2024.
Nā Maka Pō (The Night Eyes). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 18.5 x 78 inches. 2024.
Kānekauilanuimakehaikalani. Earth pigment and charcoal paints on hand-beaten kapa. 32 x 10 inches. 2021.
Kānekauilanuimakehaikalani. Earth pigment and charcoal paints on hand-beaten kapa. 32 x 10 inches. 2021.
E Hoʻomanaʻo ʻAna (To Remember) [Installation view]. Earth pigment on kapa. 11 x 14 inches. 2022.
E Hoʻomanaʻo ʻAna (To Remember) [Installation view]. Earth pigment on kapa. 11 x 14 inches. 2022.
Nā Akua Mana Loa (The Great Powerful Gods). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
Nā Akua Mana Loa (The Great Powerful Gods). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
Lāʻau Lapaʻau (Plant Medicine). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
Lāʻau Lapaʻau (Plant Medicine). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
Nā Mea Kolo (The Creeping Creatures). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 47.5 inches. 2024.
Nā Mea Kolo (The Creeping Creatures). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 47.5 inches. 2024.
Malumalu Akua (Protection of the Gods). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
Malumalu Akua (Protection of the Gods). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
No Mākou Ke Ānuenue. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 11 x 14 inches. 2022.
No Mākou Ke Ānuenue. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 11 x 14 inches. 2022.
Mana Māhū II. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 27.5 x 16 inches. 2023.
Mana Māhū II. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 27.5 x 16 inches. 2023.
Ua ka ua, kahe ka wai. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. Each 11.5 x 72 inches. 2022.
Ua ka ua, kahe ka wai. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. Each 11.5 x 72 inches. 2022.
Puka Komo ʻEkahi: Portal to Grant Permission. Earth pigments hand-painted on kapa, metal leaf. 28 x 28 inches. 2024.
Puka Komo ʻEkahi: Portal to Grant Permission. Earth pigments hand-painted on kapa, metal leaf. 28 x 28 inches. 2024.
Mana Māhū. Oregon earth pigments and plant dyes on hand-beaten kapa. Approx. 17 x 17 inches. 2020.
Mana Māhū. Oregon earth pigments and plant dyes on hand-beaten kapa. Approx. 17 x 17 inches. 2020.Oregon earth pigments and plant dyes on hand-beaten kapaapprox. 17 x 17 inches2020(image courtesy of Mario Gallucci)
Ke Alanui O Ka Lā. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 60.5 x 24 inches. 2023.
Ke Alanui O Ka Lā. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 60.5 x 24 inches. 2023.
O Haumea Kino Pāhaʻohaʻo. Red earth pigment on hand-beaten kapa. 27 x 32 inches. 2021.
O Haumea Kino Pāhaʻohaʻo. Red earth pigment on hand-beaten kapa. 27 x 32 inches. 2021.red earth pigment on hand-beaten kapa27 x 32 inches2021
EA EA EA. Red ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. Approx. 9 feet long. 2021.
EA EA EA. Red ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. Approx. 9 feet long. 2021.red ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapaapprox. 9 feet long2021(image courtesy of Portland Art Museum / Jon Richardson)
Nō Justice, Nō Peace. Oregon red hematite pigment on hand-beaten kapa dyed with turmeric. Approx. 16 x 21 inches. 2020.
Nō Justice, Nō Peace. Oregon red hematite pigment on hand-beaten kapa dyed with turmeric. Approx. 16 x 21 inches. 2020.Oregon red hematite pigment on hand-beaten kapa dyed with turmericapprox. 16 x 21 inches2020(image courtesy of Mario Gallucci)
I Walk With My Ancestors. Red ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 61.5 x 29 inches. 2023.
I Walk With My Ancestors. Red ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 61.5 x 29 inches. 2023.
Kūmauna. Ochre earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 48 x 26 inches. 2024.
Kūmauna. Ochre earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 48 x 26 inches. 2024.
Kānehunamoku. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 18 x 72 inches. 2024.
Kānehunamoku. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 18 x 72 inches. 2024.
Nā Kiaʻi Mauna (The Mountain Guardians). Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 38 x 85 inches. 2023.
Nā Kiaʻi Mauna (The Mountain Guardians). Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 38 x 85 inches. 2023.
Pohākea (The Bursting Forth of Light). Natural plant dyes and ochre earth pigment on kapa (barkcloth). 21.5 x 40.5 inches. 2025.
Pohākea (The Bursting Forth of Light). Natural plant dyes and ochre earth pigment on kapa (barkcloth). 21.5 x 40.5 inches. 2025.
When the Sky and the Earth Cracked Open. Natural plant dyes, wildfire charcoal, and 24k gold leaf on kapa (barkcloth). Each 43 x 22.25 inches. 2025.
When the Sky and the Earth Cracked Open. Natural plant dyes, wildfire charcoal, and 24k gold leaf on kapa (barkcloth). Each 43 x 22.25 inches. 2025.
Ka Piko O Ka Honua (The Navel of the Earth). Wildfire charcoal and ochre earth pigment hand-painted on kapa (barkcloth). 49 x 7.75 inches. 2025.
Ka Piko O Ka Honua (The Navel of the Earth). Wildfire charcoal and ochre earth pigment hand-painted on kapa (barkcloth). 49 x 7.75 inches. 2025.
Nā Maka Pō (The Night Eyes). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa.  18.5 x 78 inches. 2024.
Nā Maka Pō (The Night Eyes). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 18.5 x 78 inches. 2024.
Kānekauilanuimakehaikalani. Earth pigment and charcoal paints on hand-beaten kapa. 32 x 10 inches. 2021.
Kānekauilanuimakehaikalani. Earth pigment and charcoal paints on hand-beaten kapa. 32 x 10 inches. 2021.earth pigment and charcoal paints on hand-beaten kapa32 x 10 inches2021(image courtesy of Mario Gallucci)
E Hoʻomanaʻo ʻAna (To Remember) [Installation view]. Earth pigment on kapa. 11 x 14 inches. 2022.
E Hoʻomanaʻo ʻAna (To Remember) [Installation view]. Earth pigment on kapa. 11 x 14 inches. 2022.
Nā Akua Mana Loa (The Great Powerful Gods). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
Nā Akua Mana Loa (The Great Powerful Gods). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
Lāʻau Lapaʻau (Plant Medicine). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
Lāʻau Lapaʻau (Plant Medicine). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
Nā Mea Kolo (The Creeping Creatures). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 47.5 inches. 2024.
Nā Mea Kolo (The Creeping Creatures). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 47.5 inches. 2024.
Malumalu Akua (Protection of the Gods). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
Malumalu Akua (Protection of the Gods). Ochre pigment and wildfire charcoal on hand-beaten kapa. 13 x 32 inches. 2024.
No Mākou Ke Ānuenue. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 11 x 14 inches. 2022.
No Mākou Ke Ānuenue. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 11 x 14 inches. 2022.earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa11 x 14 inches2022
Mana Māhū II. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 27.5 x 16 inches. 2023.
Mana Māhū II. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. 27.5 x 16 inches. 2023.
Ua ka ua, kahe ka wai. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. Each 11.5 x 72 inches. 2022.
Ua ka ua, kahe ka wai. Earth pigments on hand-beaten kapa. Each 11.5 x 72 inches. 2022.
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