vendredi 12 avril 2019

All About Hawaiian Ocean Paintings

By Kathleen Hamilton


Fancy getting yourself some Hawaiian art. The problem is, most people seem to have difficulty in wrapping their heads around the imbroglio of what constitutes it, in the first place, and rightly so. After all, there are no hard and fast, tried and tested theories, principles, and staple knowledge that limit the delineation to this and that. However, most people can agree on one thing, in that these Hawaii ocean paintings are as Hawaiian as it can get.

Located at the northernmost part of the Polynesian triangle in the vast Pacific Ocean, should we really even begin to wonder at the association. When one thinks of Hawaiian culture, the Sea never goes out of picture. You might think of luaus and the hula, but theres always the Ocean in the background.

Anyway, if you have ever been to the Aloha State, then it will be great to have some keepsake to remember it by. If you havent, then maybe you would like to have some inspiring memento to keep you working towards this really enviable goal. Really, though, the art scene that you will find here is not like anywhere else the whole world over.

The horizon always looks different from the sea. Right at that quintessential point where the sun and sea proffer that picture which has inspired the imagination of artists billions of times, even way back centuries past. Therefore, its safe to say that it is a classic picture, with different variations that you may soon get tired of looking at.

Then again, if you are an art lover, you will be able to find scenic spots here that will inspire you and motivate you in your artistic endeavors. The openness and versatility of the culture are sure to keep you afloat since you will have nothing to be afraid or intimidated of. In Hawaii, there are all kinds of artisans, who create many kinds of unique artworks, who handle different styles, media, and techniques.

The early exploration by the Europeans brought many interesting artworks down its trail. This is not to be wondered at, seeing as how these people deliberately loaded their expeditions with documenters and chroniclers to paint out the landscape, flora, fauna, and so called savages in all the regions they set sail to. We have mentioned the Volcano School, in which the aforementioned were latently responsible for creating. The artists in this school usually used watercolors. The trend was such that important people wound up calling this period the Hawaiian Renaissance. Hmm, not bad.

Of course, there arent merely the paintings or so called fine arts. This state is rich in other art forms too, whether theyre indigenous or adopted. For instance, you have petroglyphs, kapa fabrics, feather work, wood carvings, and even tattooing, which is a legit form of art. Kapa, in particular, is quite versatile, since it can be used as clothing, banners, robes, bedspreads, et cetera, et cetera.

Hawaiian art, these days, is more alive than ever. You will be hard put to find a more art conscious and sensitive state. They have many administrative acts and policies regarding the acquisition of artworks, and so and so. Their museums and other creative centers are also very much alive and kicking.

Although no hard and fast rules define what constitutes the art of Hawaii, that only applies in the de facto way. In the greater scheme of things, there are objet d arts and some such curios that scream Hawaiian without you even asking. There is no limit to the beauty and promise of this place.




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