The History of Surf Art in hawaii
Polu Gallery Blog
by Polu Gallery Waikiki
3M ago
By: Kennedi Seals Surf art in Hawaii has an abundant and vibrant history that parallels the evolution of surfing itself, reflecting cultural, social, and environmental influences over the decades. This article explores the journey of surf art in Hawaii from its early roots to its modern expressions. To begin, Surf Art in Hawaii traces its origins to the ancient Polynesians who first settled the islands. These early settlers not only brought with them the skill of wave riding but also a deep reverence for the ocean, which pervade their art and culture. Traditional Hawaiian art often depicted su ..read more
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Faisal Warsani "SUNBURNT" Exhibition
Polu Gallery Blog
by Moon
8M ago
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. “In my upcoming exhibition, Sunburnt, I wanted to focus on the mesmerizing world of water, both above and below the surface. Inspired by the breathtaking beauty of the ocean here in Hawai’i, I hope to capture the essence of this element and evoke feelings o ..read more
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Arlie Pemberton's "Forever Lei; A Study in Glass"
Polu Gallery Blog
by Moon
8M ago
Arlie Pemberton’s Exhibition Opening Reception in Polu Gallery Hale’iwa on Lei Day was magical. Arlie’s local fans showed up with so much love and respect towards Arlie’s unique piece of Lei glass art. We made leis with our guests with the help of Mareka from Little Plumeria Farms. Mahalo to everyone on this special Lei Day in our gallery. Arlie’s all Glass Lei Art from her latest exhibition are all available on polugallery.com ARLIE IS THE FIRST ARTIST IN THE HISTORY OF HAWAI'I TO CREATE AUTHENTIC HAND-MADE GLASS LEI ART. SHOP FOREVER LEI COLLECTION Subscribe Sign up with your em ..read more
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Wayne Levin's "The Edge" Exhibition Opening was beautiful!
Polu Gallery Blog
by Moon
8M ago
Wayne's “The Edge” Exhibition opening cocktail reception was simply beautiful! We want to thank everyone who showed up to the exhibition opening. Shop Wayne’s signed prints domestically and internationally from polugallery.com. EG-04 from $750.00 Learn more ..read more
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Jonas Claesson Exclusive Interview about "REFRACTION"
Polu Gallery Blog
by Moon
8M ago
Jonas Claesson’s Exhibition Opening Reception in Polu Gallery Hale’iwa was great. Many fans of Jonas’s art met with him, took pictures, and supported his art. Mahalo to everyone who stopped by on this special day for our gallery. We have good news for those who can’t come to our Hale’iwa store for Jonas Claesson’s latest exhibition, “REFRACTION”; Only a few originals left from Jonas Claesson's “REFRACTION” exhibition. We are almost sold out in two weeks. Polu Gallery is the only United States gallery presenting Jonas Claesson’s Originals. Now you can shop Jonas’s new originals and prints onli ..read more
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Wayne Levin's The Edge Exhibition
Polu Gallery Blog
by Moon
8M ago
Wayne Levin’s upcoming exhibition, “The Edge,” 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 Levin Wayne’s photographs have been a big part of underwater photography; his work has been exhib ..read more
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A Painting Field Trip with Janet Meinke-Lau
Polu Gallery Blog
by Moon
8M ago
We are devastated to hear about the rapid-fire effects on Lahaina, Maui Island, Hawaii. Please click here for a document created by three local women heroes to help you donate directly to the families affected by the fires. Mahalo to everyone who joined our first painting field trip with local artist Janet Meinke-Lau. Our workshop started by meeting at Polu Gallery Hale'iwa from 9:00 am to 9:30 am. Later Janet and the participants walked to our "secret spot" behind the Surf N Sea Haleiwa. We thank Surf N Sea Haleiwa for providing a beautiful space for our participants. We were sitting on a 1 ..read more
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Interview with Tamara Brink on her latest exhibition “VESSELED”
Polu Gallery Blog
by Jun Yoshimura
8M ago
Moon: Aloha e Tamara, we are so excited to talk about you, your art, and your first exhibition with Polu Gallery! Will you please tell us about your inspiration for this new series of paintings? Tamara: This series of vessels that are adorned with tropical imagery represents how we present ourselves on the outside, and how that may or may not match what we carry on the inside. Some may sit empty and hollow, others host exquisite blooms never to go unnoticed. All are different, just like us all. We are all ‘Vesseled’. Polu Gallery Presents Local artist Tamara Brink’s first exhibition in Polu G ..read more
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Mayon's "Fifty Shades of Clay" Exhibition
Polu Gallery Blog
by Moon
8M ago
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. As a kid from Paris, she dreamed about Hawai'i Islands. Mayon moved to San Pedro, CA, in 2016 and visited Hawai'i once a year to make her dreams come true. Mayon's love for the earth reflects in her art. She is not only a clay and ceramic artist but also an owner of a vegan shoe company. She walks upon the ground with her vegan shoe designs and later turns the earth into clay and eventually one-of-a-kind ..read more
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Polu Gallery Blog
by Moon
8M ago
Can I order a commission artwork from a specific artist? Yes! We assist our clients in finding the perfect size and style of artwork for their home or business in our variety of local and international artist portfolios. Please fill out the form for further assistance. Do you have a service for art coordination? Yes! We assist companies, hotels, restaurants, interior designers, and customers with their art needs. Please fill out the form for further assistance. Can I get certificates for the original art? We can provide you with the original artwork certification from Polu Gallery. Please fill ..read more
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