He Lupe Hōkū

kapa, hau, ‘ohe, ‘alae, ‘ōlena, ma‘o, ‘uki‘uki

My recent focus has been on various plants of Hawaiʻi such as wauke, and their biological genealogy connecting Hawai‘i to East Asia.

Exploring the depth of materiality and mentorship through plants invites questions like…

How are artistic practices and protocols shaped by plants?

Who is reflected through this material and why?

Who are your Kumu?