Meet Miyuki + Browse Exclusive art at the upcoming “Beach, Sky, Universe” Exhibition!
Susanna L. Cromwell’s upcoming exhibition, “NATURAL COMFORTS”s opening reception cocktail, will be held at Polu Gallery Hale’iwa on Saturday, October 28th, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The show will be open to visitors and collectors at Polu Gallery Hale'iwa till 11/11.
“NATURAL COMFORTS: An invitation to seek rest in nature. Inspired by forest hikes, sunset swims, and long talks..”
Susanna planned a colorful and lively art show, but the recent fires in the Maui community left her feeling uninspired and unable to create. We postponed the exhibition so she could focus on helping her neighbors and grieving with loved ones.
Sewing Memories
As we continue to be surrounded by loss and grief, it's easy to forget the serenity that can be found in nature. Our latest exhibition is a visual grief after the fires in Lahaina and an invitation to seek solace in the natural world around us. Inspired by forest hikes, sunset swims, and long talks, this exhibition celebrates the beauty of nature and reminds us to take a step back and enjoy the simple things in life. Join us on this journey of self-discovery through grief as we explore the power of nature to heal and rejuvenate our souls.
Woodblock Prints
Susanna's woodblock prints pay tribute to the resilience and beauty of nature, particularly in the aftermath of Hawaii's most catastrophic fire. Through her art, she celebrates the natural colors and intricate details of the land/ ‘āina, reminding us of the importance of cherishing and protecting our environment/ mālama ‘āina. Susanna's work is a testament to the power of art to inspire and uplift, even in challenging times.
Susanna's art embodies the beauty of Hawaii's natural environment. Drawing on her experience as an artist and island resident, she creates intricate silhouettes of native flora and vibrant depictions of ocean life. Each piece is crafted with intention, reflecting her respect and reverence for the natural world around her. Susanna's work is a beautiful tribute to the stunning landscape that surrounds us and a testament to the power of art to inspire and uplift the human spirit.
Susanna Cromwell's
love for island life began with the stories her immigrant parents shared about their home on the islands of Cape Verde. Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, she grew up with a fascination for the vibrant culture and natural beauty of island living. In 2007, she married a "Surfer Boy" from the North Shore of Oahu, and together, they moved to Maui to start their own island life with their four young children.
As an artist, Susanna draws inspiration from the natural beauty that surrounds her, combining traditional Indian and Japanese block printing techniques with non-conventional stamping methods to create unique Aloha Prints and Botanical artwork with a vintage Hawaiian feel. Her work celebrates the vibrant flowers, plants, and ocean life of Hawaii, as well as the people who call these islands home. Working alongside her husband Reed, who crafts the frames for her artwork by hand, Susanna's art captures the essence of island living and the spirit of the people who thrive in Hawaii's lush jungles and pristine seas.
Beauty of Island Life
Bring the beauty of island living into your home or workspace with Susanna's woodblock prints. Her tangible memories feature materials from the islands themselves, creating a stunning and authentic expression of Hawaii's natural environment. Each piece is crafted with care and intention, reflecting her deep connection to the land and sea around her. Add a touch of Aloha to your decor and be reminded of the power of art to connect us to the world around us.
Join us for our opening reception cocktail at Polu Gallery Hale'iwa on Saturday, October 28th, and experience Susanna Cromwell's beautiful artwork in person. Meet Susanna and her ohana, and enjoy an evening of art, music, and Aloha spirit.
To receive a copy of Susanna Cromwell's "Natural Comforts" exhibition catalog before the opening, email info@polugallery.com. Take advantage of this opportunity to be inspired by Susanna's stunning woodblock prints and celebrate the natural beauty of Hawai’i. We look forward to seeing you there!
Come to our Hale’iwa Gallery on Saturday, 8/19, from noon to 3 p.m., where Eric will paint live. Experience Eric’s genius technique and talent and get his signed art!
Local artist Tamara Brink will be at our Hale’iwa gallery for a Live Painting Session from noon to 3 p.m.
Visit our Haleiwa gallery to experience Tamara’s beautiful botanical acrylic paintings! Meet with the artists and get hand-signed prints or originals!
Biography
Tamara Brink is an artist who made her home on the North Shore of Oahu. Surrounded by the lush flora of the tropical pacific islands she has found inspiration in the natural world around her. Her work captures the depth of contentment and peace found through the instinctive clarity nature offers in its simplest forms. She creates her art surrounded by nature at her studio in her home in Hawaii.
Wayne Levin’s upcoming exhibition, “The Edge”’s, opening reception cocktail, will be held at Polu Gallery Hale’iwa on Saturday, September 2nd, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The show will be open to visitors and clients at Polu Gallery Hale'iwa till September 17th.
“The Edge; A space between moments in time, between surfaces, between worlds. The meeting of water, earth, and air. A flash of stillness within a storm of motion, changing, evolving, dissolving. Its engine is the rhythm of the sea.”
Wayne’s photographs have been a big part of underwater photography; his work has been exhibited and published worldwide over his 50+ years of photography career.
First time in color
For half a century, Wayne has been taking photos of the unseen with the dramatic film in black&white. The Edge is Wayne’s first underwater digital photography exhibition in color.
Wayne Levin’s photographs,
draw the viewer into the unknown of the mysterious underwater world of Hawai’i Islands. His experience in photography emerges as the proper framing and choice of light in his artworks. Levin brings Hawai’i’s kai/ocean by capturing a massive wave, and he is gifting the viewers a moment that stops time in the gigantic movements of the ocean. He shoots in a way that the fish gather into forms of startling geometry—mesmerizing tones of blue, turquoise, and dark blues of the ocean in elegant simplicity and intimacy.
Levin’s work is the right choice for your home or workspace if you wish to set up ocean, surf, and island decor. His artworks are gates in time that will take you back to the ocean for a split moment from the comfort of your space.
Biography
Wayne Levin received his BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and his MFA from Pratt Institute in New York. His books and monographs include Kalaupapa: A Portrait (1989), documenting the Leprosy Settlement on the island of Moloka‘i; Through a Liquid Mirror (1998), and Other Oceans (2001), Akule (2010), Ili Na Ho’omanaa’o o Kalaupapa 2012, and Flowing 2014. Levin’s photographs were also included in Kaho‘olawe: Na Leo o Kanaloa (1996) and have appeared in such publications as Aperture, American Photographer, Camera Arts, and LensWork. He has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts (1984), the Ohio Arts Council (1989), and the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (2006). Widely exhibited, his photographs are in significant public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Museum of Photographic Art, San Diego; The Maritime Museum, Newport News, Virginia; the Dimbola Museum, UK; the Datz Museum, South Korea, The National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC, The Honolulu Museum of Art, Honolulu; and the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
We would love to see you in our opening reception cocktail at Polu Gallery Hale’iwa on the 2nd of September. Meet with the legendary Wayne Levin and experience this historical exhibition firsthand.
Email info@polugallery.com to receive Wayne Levin’s "The Edge" exhibition catalog before the opening.
Polu Gallery Presents
Join our painting field trip in Waikiki, and experience Waikiki’s breathtaking scenery while learning watercolor painting with popular local artist Eric Maurus.
Program:
90:00 a.m. Meeting at Polu Gallery Waikiki.
90:30 a.m. Walking to the secret scenery spot.
10:00 a.m. Oil painting.
11:30 a.m. Short Break.
12:15 p.m. Coming back to Gallery and review of works.
12:30 p.m. The gallery wall view of the artworks.
%15 same-day discount on Polu Gallery Waikiki.
Price per person: $150.
What is Included?
Painting Supply rental fee
Lesson fee
Tamara will paint his new pieces for three hours with his special technique. Enjoy this unique experience with our local artist Tamara Brink in our Haleiwa Gallery.
Eric will paint his new pieces for three hours with his special technique. Enjoy this unique experience with our local artist Eric Maurus in our Haleiwa Gallery.
Eric’s love for the surfing culture and history, his passion for riding antique equipment, clashed with the explosion of mass surf school crowds at his home break in Parlementia. Seeking retreat, he decided to exile himself far from the chaos of the beach and instead focus purely on his painting techniques.
"To me, it is essential to master the technique to free yourself from it, hence the freedom to create spontaneously,” says Eric.
Ten years passed quickly for Eric as he explored the subtle nuances of oil painting, the difficulty of the encaustic technique, and the purity of the line drawing. Returning to Hawaii in 2013 for a short holiday, Eric fell back in love with surfing. Today, he divides his time between Guethary and Honolulu, shaping, sculpting, and painting.
Faisal Warsani is an artist living in Honolulu. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from The University of Texas at Austin and works as an architect on the island. His work is centered thematically on the sea — beachside memories & the desire to escape inspire him.
Experience art
Faisal will be painting his new pieces for three hours on acrylic on wood technique. Enjoy this unique experience with our local artist Faisal Warsani.
Polu Gallery Presents
Watercolor painting class
Join our first painting field trip in Hale’iwa, and experience Hale’iwa’s breathtaking scenery while learning watercolor painting with popular local artist Janet Meinke-Lau.
Meet the Artist
Janet Meinke-Lau is a professional watercolor painter and teacher who enjoys sharing the magic of watercolor sketching to capture everyday moments and memories. She has taught workshops for the Hawaii Watercolor Society and Ward Village and enjoys taking beginner watercolor students on sketch outings/ field trips.
Program:
90:00 a.m. Meeting at Polu Gallery Hale’iwa.
90:30 a.m. Walking to the secret scenery spot.
10:00 a.m. Watercolor painting.
11:30 a.m. Short Break.
12:15 p.m. Coming back to Gallery and review of works.
12:30 p.m. The end.
Price per person: $150.
What is Included?
Painting Supply rental fee
Lesson fee
Faisal Warsani's upcoming exhibition, Sunburnt's, opening reception cocktail, will be held at Polu Gallery Waikiki on Friday, August 4th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The show will be moving to Polu Gallery Hale'iwa on August 12th.
Faisal Warsani will hold a live painting session at Polu Gallery Hale'iwa on August 12th from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Mayon's "Fifty Shades of Clay" exhibition opening cocktail reception is at Polu Gallery Hale'iwa from July 7th from 3:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. The exhibition will take place until July 23rd, 2023.
