The series is based on photographs taken by the KGB, the Russian secret police, of people who were to be executed in a forest south of Moscow. The photographs were published by the New York Times (Feb. 21, 1993). The work, done in 1993, was never previously exhibited....... The portraits of these anonymous people were done shortly after the publication in oil on a long canvas, after lining up the photos on the top of it. The canvas was subsequently cut into individual pieces: you can see the red strip on top running through the nine portraits...... "Why me?" these people seem to ask. They would shrink, disappear in a hole on the floor if they could, like a mouse, escaping the horrid practices of the secret police. How much smaller can you go to erase the offense, to avoid the torture? I started knowing and loving these anonymous people. Their awkwardness is my awkwardness. They sat silently in my portfolio for 20 years. Please have sympathy for them.....show runs Sun June 23 to Thu July 25...... Reception: Sat June 29, 5:30-7pm

Living in Waianae means being exposed to bright colors, whether it is the brilliant sunset or the cool blue waters that surrounds us or the majestic green valleys and rugged mountains. Living in Waianae means meeting people with lots of aloha in their hearts and wonderful sense of humor. Having lots of friendships in sunshine or under the shade. I find inspiration in my painting by looking around me whether it is in my friend’s rose garden or an acquaintance’s underwater photography. Strolling around the neighborhood or by merely walking in my garden, I find ideas through the wide varieties of flowers and birds. Living in Waianae is striving to be healthy by being a part of a yoga ohana and having talented and patient teachers, buying healthy vegetables and fruits from the farmer’s market or somebody’s backyard garden. I am very lucky to live in Waianae......... On display from May 26 to June 20, 2013 ........................ Artist's Reception: Sat, June 1, 5-7 pm

The contrast of modern batik painting and panorama photography come together from the imagination of artist Marshall Heaney. His batik paintings, created with melted wax and dye on fabric, range from totally abstract to impressionistic scenes generating an illusion of reality. "Batik can be a free flowing medium and I love to get lost in the moment when painting," says the artist. He believes “the art is in the creation.” Mr. Heaney learned the fine art of batik from local artist Francois Boschard in the 1970's and has developed his own unique style over the years. On the other hand, his beach and landscape panoramas represent a single moment in time, reality as it was at the exact time of capture. Digital images are given a minimum of processing to keep colors true, with a bit of artistic spin to give the pictures a special aura of their own. The artist also combines the digital images with batik, a mixed media concept in its emergent stages. The exhibition runs from Sun, April 28-Thu, May 23April 28 - May 23, 2013 Artist's Reception: Sat May 11 5-7:30 pm Website: www.hawaiilovesart.com

Limitations of reuse and preservation of material is a human struggle whose boundaries I try to push. In my art creation I developed an awareness of the need to reuse materials to minimize waste. The patterns found in mail sparked a connection for me and they became the foundation of my collage work. Flat patterns with muted colors and varied shades are ideal tools for my artistic principles of imbalance in color, texture, and design. My inspirations for this body of work come from Japanese print masters such as Hiroshige. Those traditional works have an imbalance of light to dark, bright to dull and detailed lines to vague washes. I embrace inspiration from my daily experiences and the larger patterns found in humanity...... Artists Reception: Sun Apr 7, 4-7pm.... Exhibit runs Sun Mar 31 thru Thu Apr 25.... WEBSITE: meghanlhbundtzen.wordpress.com

An exploration of some of Oahu's most powerful waves, dynamic sunsets and magical marine life. See a vivid palate of nature's expression of colors and experience journeys to some of the island's most inspiring vistas. Growing up on the big island of Hawaii, Will moved to Oahu to attend the University of Hawaii at Manoa. In school he directed his studies to an Environmental Studies major and shifted his focus towards conservation of our unique natural resources. He now works in conservation for Oahu Army Natural Resources, managing endangered plants and animals on Oahu, in a multitude of different environments, from wet forests to coastal communities. Weaver says: "Photography allows me to capture moments in time that either cannot be shared with words or that occur so fast that they have come and gone within the blink of an eye, or the ­­click of a shutter. Being able to freeze a moment and share it with others is awe inspiring and the ultimate goal of my work."... Mar 3-28 ... Artists Reception: Sat Mar 16 -- 6-8pm.

Landscapes, Seascapes & Urbanscapes from Hawaii and Hungary -- Lynne is both a plein-air and studio painter. She resides ten months of the year in Hawaii and two months in Hungary. Her favorite medium is oil on canvas and linen. She was born with a keen interest in visual arts and started drawing and painting at an early age. Lynne grew up on Oahu and became a World Champion surfer winning the titles in 1978 & 1979. Her experience and talent in fine art, as well as her familiarity with the ocean and her love of nature, give her paintings a unique perspective that reflects the beauty and power of our ever-changing world.... Artists Reception: Sat, Feb 9, 5-7:30 pm ... The exhibition runs from Sun, Feb 3 through Thu, Feb 28, 2013 ..... http://lynneboyer.com/

Church members display their artistic talents at the All Church Art Show in the Gallery on the Pali from December 29th through February 1, 2013.

Humanity expressed through the face -- I am interested in the elements of mystery and exoticism inherent in Western perceptions of other cultures ... I am harking back to a sort of innocence, a “before the Fall” idea of our connectedness to the land, a joint responsibility to society and to the earth, to a matriarchal sense of who we could be as a species. I hope the peace but also the vigour of traditional life reflects from the eyes of my paintings. I see the importance of changing our lives to ensure our survival, not only in terms of the basics of existence, but as beings in a holistic sense. This work has been produced since moving to Oahu from the Caribbean in response to my encountering a new world, particularly in regard to the Pacific Islander and Asian peoples, their faces, their aesthetic and their history in Hawaii. Dec 2 - Dec 27 ... Artist's Reception: Friday, Dec 7, 5 - 7:30 pm

Local artist Adly Mirza showcases a new collection of photographs and sketches of Yemen, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Morocco, United Arab Emirates and Turkey that were taken during different trips  within the last four years. Adly Mirza has an eye that captures moments of beauty of people and places off the beaten path. His goal is to display photos of his beloved Middle East to the attendees in order to broaden their worldview of the rich culture of the region. He believes that art can help alter the images that many people have towards the Arab world and cultivate understanding and respect for the region and its people. Adly Mirza was born in Aden, Yemen and has been living in Hawaii'i for over 20 years.  He is currently teaching Arabic language and culture at the University of Hawaii Manoa and Campbell High School. Oct 28 to Thur, Nov 29 .... Artist's Reception Sunday, Oct. 28, 6-8 pm

"Birds of Paradise: the Story of Avian Diversity on O'ahu" highlights the island's diverse bird populations, both native and introduced, and explores their various origins. The Hawaiian island of O'ahu, known familiarly as "the gathering place," has often been the site of introduced species of all kinds. A member of the Hawai'i Watercolor Society, artist Umstead considers the Hawaiian islands among the world's richest sources of natural subject matter. Discovering, researching and visually exploring the flora and fauna of the islands has become the driving force for her creation of The Birds of Paradise, a series of paintings begun upon her move to O'ahu ten years ago. "I originally was drawn to paint the birds in my backyard," Umstead says. In researching these birds, she learned about the history of alien species introduction and its impact on native birds which have evolved over millions of years as the island chain developed geologically from a volcanic vent on the ocean floor. The vast majority of introduced species on O'ahu have been brought from around the world by humans. As the most remote populated archipelago on earth, Hawai'i is an environment unlike any other. Its land mass is still geologically in the process of forming, as it has been for countless millennia. It is also among the most recent areas of the planet to be inhabited by humans. These two important factors make it unique in the mixed distribution of bird populations. "The Birds of Paradise is an ongoing work in progress," she says, "that is designed to depict lifelike images of endangered avian species before they disappear, as well as introduced species as they uniquely evolve here. I hope it can be a kind of legacy for future generations of bird lovers." This is the artist's first solo exhibition. Sun, Sept 30 through Thu,Oct 25, 2012. Artists Reception: Sat, Oct 6th 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

The Digital Art Society of Hawaii (DASH) presents new work. DASH members are exploring the boundaries of expression and deviating from past perceptions as they are presenting unique images in this exciting medium. This year’s show includes abstract work, iterative images expressing a whole, graphic design, images from the natural world, and photography. New members are welcome! .....Artists participating in the show are: Ellen Chapman, Joan Pabst Dubanoski, Derrick Elfalan, David Friedman, Marshall Heany and Christine Ohtani-Chang................. Artists’ reception: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 6 pm – 8 pm...... Public welcome.... Exhibit runs Sunday, August 26 thru Thursday, Sept 27 ..... Image: "Sinking" by Ellen Chapman ... http://www.digitalarthawaii.org/

Considered by many to be a "lost art", Copper Engraving reached its peak with the work of Albrecht Dürer in the 16th century. For the next 350 years, until the invention of photography, engraving was used primarily to reproduce works done in other media, such as painting. Taking up where where the Renaissance left off, Jared Wickware displays the special properties of the engraved line in an exhibition of distinctly original works. He enjoys the reputation as one of the few and foremost artists practicing engraving today. His work has been exhibited locally and internationally and has been recognized with numerous awards. ......... July 29 - Aug 23, 2012 ............ http://www.jaredwickware.com ........ Artist's Reception, open to the public Sat. August 11, 5-8 pm

Three award-winning fabric artists, Margaret Teruya, Liz Schowalter and Charlene Hughes, offer traditional and unique textured works of beauty created with passion, design sense and color..............June 24 through July 26. ............... Shown: Pineapple Trio by Margaret Teruya

Best known for her very large format, formal oil explorations of our ever curiously expanding inner and outer galaxies, Karen Kiefer has taken a little path through a new alcove of the great forest.  With a premise that she has the right to unabashedly steal from her own work, Kiefer has done a series of tiny and beautiful paintings, revisiting themes of her retrospective in delightful ways.  " I just wondered how I felt about things I used to think and feel".   There are notes of softer edges and brighter colors,  lines running amok , and a lighthearted letting go.  ENJOY! ...... karen@karenkiefer.com For information about art, art classes, and creative services go to  http://www.karenkiefer.com May 27 to June 21, 2012

Many Honolulu Museum of Art docents and docents-in-training are also practicing artists, thus bringing the eye of an artist to those beholding art. Twelve years ago, a group of newly graduated docents held an exhibit of docent original art at The Gallery on the Pali at the First Unitarian Church of Honolulu. Approximately every 2 years, the gallery has hosted another “Eye of the Beholder.” Just as our numbers have grown, our museums have merged, our name has changed, the scope and creativity of visitor-centered tours and docent personal inspiration is expanding and always exciting. --- “Metamorphosis”: A theme wall of smaller pieces explores this concept from the docent viewpoint......... April 29 to May 24, 2012

In her classes and in her paintings artist Barbara Eberhart uses creativity to inspire joy because she feels that "spirituality manifests itself through joy". She says “art is a natural means to access your intuitive, relaxed, meditative, healing, joyful inner self... connect with Spirit, relax and have fun, and let your inner child out to play.” She has been displaying her work and teaching in Hawaii since 1981. April 1 through April 27, 2012 – http://barbaraeberhart.com

This collection of work exemplifies what happens when an artist is allowed to work in his studio unimpeded for long stretches of time. Warren Stenberg says, "Most of my mixed media collage work is quite intuitive and as it progresses it takes on its very own unanticipated direction. I invariably end up with small surprises! Fortunately, in this medium there are no rigid rules, and, for this artist, that is heavenly". This show samples a selection of Stenberg's work created in the past several years since he rediscovered collage and digital macro photography. For a full overview of the artist's work, including other media, please go to ... March 4-29, 2012 -- www.warren.stenberg.com

Artist's Reception Sat, Feb 11, 2012, 6-8pm -- David Friedman’s luminous canvases capture the brilliance, spirit and vitality of Hawaii’s extraordinary beauty. With radiant color and compelling composition, his art is a graphic meditation. Speaking “color as a second language”, Friedman portrays the spirit within, that sparkling energy that is the pulse of life. He has designed educational, interactive museum exhibits (“Kaleidoscope Room” and “The Magic Eye”). With fellow artist Larry Lovett, he co-founded "Electric Gallery", the pioneering OLELO-TV video art showcase, a virtual gallery on community television. Minneapolis College of Art & Design (B.F.A.), Univ. of Minnesota (Humanities), Maryland Institute College of Art (M.F.A.).........Feb 5 to Mar 1, 2012... www.DavidFriedmanArt.com

Artists Reception: Sat, Jan 21, 6-8pm -- DAVE: This collection of realistic and abstract paintings and prints reflects my perspective of cityscapes collected from my travels both near and far. I enjoy capturing the colors and vibrancy of life abounding in shops, plazas, cafés, parks and buildings in such varied locations as Honolulu’s Chinatown, Paris, Provence, Munich, Umbria & other destinations. ELIZABETH:  Who knows what 2012 will be like? It’s to be determined. And that is why the title for our show is so appealing. We really don’t know what will come next – it’s evolving, like our art work. For this show I took work that someone else started and created something from it. I love to complete others’ unfinished objects (known as “UFO”s in the quilting community). The quilts in the show are all UFOs. They were finished, but probably not in the way the original artist expected. They were reclaimed and, like them, I am a work in progress. Jan 15 through Feb 2, 2012... www.davedevenot.com

In celebration of the season’s joyous holidays, a very special exhibit of paintings by Frank Oliva is a pleasure to behold. The hundreds and thousands of color dots radiate. Many of the canvases represent the artist’s interpretation of “spirits”…..like rain, fire, sea. Some pieces interconnect, can be displayed in different ways either singly or together. Exuberant color trails lighten the heart, delight the eye and raise….the spirit! Dec 17, 2011 thru Jan 12, 2012... www.frankolivaislandart.com

Realizing ideas through watercolor - While on an expedition trip in Antarctica, a Scientific Illustrator aboard offered classes in watercolor. Although always an admirer of watercolors, Barbara had no applied art experience, but was hooked. She considers herself a beginner but has had pieces accepted to the Windward Artist Guild’s members & juried shows, Hawaii Watercolor Society members & juried shows, Da Kine Local Prospectives juried show, and exhibited at Che Pasta & Oeno’s and Honolulu Country Club. November 27-December 15, 2011

Porcelain and lacquer on wood paintings. Integrating science, chemistry and art, Miles combines flash fired porcelain into the grain of wood panels. He then utilizes selected precious metals and oxides, sprayed between as many as 80 coats of hand pooled layers of lacquer. Each piece is a one of a kind and can take as long as one year to complete. An audiophile and music fanatic, Miles also weaves the textures and colors of sound in the environment into his art. November 6-24, 2011 WWW.JOSHUAWMILESDESIGNS.COM

“Silent Lucidity” is a time-lapse interpretation of mundane real life affairs. Manipulation and interweaving of iconic dream elements collected over a period of months constructs this narrative of unconscious apprehension. The story suggests the absurdity and variation of individual conscious experience. Recently included in the prestigious 33rd Annual “Commitment to Excellence” Art Exhibition at Linekona Art Center. Oct 15 thru Nov 3, 2011

The Wayside Pulpit was first introduced to North American churches by Unitarian Minister Henry Hallam Saunderson in 1919. Inspired by the local wayside shrines he had seen in Europe, he created “wayside sermons,” liberal messages that would make people stop, read, and search their conscience. September 17 through October 13, 2011

Elizabeth York: a collection of paintings and photographs by Honolulu fine artist and graphic designer... people-centered art that reflects her fascination with the human mind. August 21 - September 16, 2011

This exhibit of prints and photographs by Dana Anne Yee opens on July 10th, 2011 with a reception on Friday July 15th from 5-8pm. The exhibit closes on July 28, 2011.

Tanya D'Avanzo, a clinical psychologist with an understanding of the universal appeal of the face as a visual stimulus evoking strong emotion, presents her exhibit of paintings beginning June 20th. Equally moved by psychology and aesthetics, she aims in her paintings to balance the face as psychological stimulus and as artistic form. You are cordially invited to attend the Artists Reception on Saturday, June 25 from 6 - 8 pm. "FACE FORWARD" will run to July 7, 2011

This stunning show features traditional and unique ways to bring images into the surface of paper, each artist working with various methods of subtraction and addition. You will see four completely different approaches, but with a very common denominator. Each artist works as if their health and life depends on it, and when you get to know them you know it is true. Each artist is emerging, rising to the surface, and survives through their vehicle of expression....marks on paper. Artists: Angelo DeMello, Solina Wilhelm, Sonya Woodard, Ronald Depontes. Mixed Media, drawings, works on paper.

April 23- May 19, 2011 Nicole's prints portray a sophisticated multi-layered view of the complex world we inhabit and Stephanie's watercolors express the beauty of our natural world-- flowers, landscape, fishes. Two views that each engage and complement each other. Photos of works and reception follow.

March 27th - April 21, 2011 "Art Leaves No Child Behind", Support Art Education. Dole Middle School Art Students Dole's 30 year art program has yielded 8 statewide prizes in 5 years. These photos are from the March 28th reception, hosted by teacher Stephanie Pierobello and Nicole Testa-Mara and attended by students, parents, siblings, congregants, congregants and other community members.

February 27th - March 24th, 2011 In Celebration of Womens Month. RECEPTION: Friday, March 4, 5-7pm. Lauren Okano's strong abstract paintings were well-received by the arts community, generating excitement and sales.