Sunday, February 20, 2011

12' wide Folding screen for a commissioned Oahu project

Hawaiian Words across top of panels: Nani Le' ahi ni maka no Kahiki,
English Translation: Beautiful Diamond Head,a thing for those from afar
A vintage Japanese folding screen found in a Honolulu antique store leaning against the wall covered with paper,torn in every panel.
Paper hinges replaced with brass double action hinges.
Repairs made to torn paper.
Acrylic paints
Grass cloth wall paper covered back of each panel.
Motifs:
Diamond Head with Moon
Bird of Paradise
Banana Plants
coconut palm trees
Monstera
Hawaiian words
Gracie,Jack Russell/Beagle, who was always on the scene in Kailua Studio