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Artist Encourages Keiki To Get Artsy
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Thousands of women, including ones from West O‘ahu, can run, jog and walk around their neighborhoods for the 2022 Hawai‘i Pa- cific Health Virtual Women’s 10K & 5K Fun Run. This year, the 44th running of the state’s premier race for women will honor a woman who blazed a trail for a healthier Hawai‘i — the late Martha Smith.
“Martha was driven and committed in all her actions, including her support of the Ha- wai‘i Pacific Health Women’s 10K, which she ran regularly,” states Ray Vara, HPH president & CEO. “Martha truly connected with patients and families, and their stories inspired her work at our medical centers. She was also a strong advocate for encouraging women to maintain an active lifestyle, which is why we’re honoring her at this event that focuses on women’s health and well-being.”
ture, etc. that draws the eye in at every corner. Whether it be his installation of all things Buddha, his repre- sentational pieces of scenes around O‘ahu, or his wildly colorful abstracts, his basic understanding of art comes through and keeps the view- er engaged.
intended or visualized, then I know that piece is work- ing. The profound in the ordinary is something I’ m always trying to capture.”
many young artists in art shows which he helps cu- rate.
“I have to be enthralled with what I’ m creating,” says Mace. “I am constant- ly drawn to color and form in abstraction. I’ ve read that art should be experienced and not explained, so I’ m often delighted when some- one sees a different meaning or experience than what I
He encourages parents to expose their children to art at a young age and then follow up if they express interest in making art them- selves.
Thinking in Color will be on display at Downtown Art Center at the corner of Ho- tel and Nu‘uanu streets until April 30. It’s open 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, and 5-7 p.m. Fridays for pau hana.
Registration is required by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. The entry fee is $45 for the 5K and $50 for the 10K. Participants must track their mileage and time through one of the race-approved GPS apps. Results must be uploaded by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 22.
Mace elaborates, “I wish I had been making art since childhood. Who knows what I would be creating today? It’s too late for me, but it’s not too late for your kids.”
Mace concludes, “Wouldn’t it be nice to say instead of ‘My kid could do that’ — ‘My kid did that.’”
Smith set new standards for excellence throughout her career at Hawai‘i Pacific Health that spanned more than 30 years. She served as executive vice president of O‘ahu operations as the CEO of Kapi‘olani Medical Center for Women & Children, Pali Momi Medical Center and Straub Medical Center. Her dedication to the patients she served was apparent in everything she did, especially in her work with the state’s youngest patients as Kapi‘olani’s top executive for nearly a decade. Whether it was making time in her schedule to present a big check to children who raised $10 for Kapi‘olani or leading her team in the construction and development of the Diamond Head Tower, Smith was a respected leader throughout both the health care industry and the Hawai‘i community.
This year’s virtual format allows women to finish the race on their own time. Runners can begin as soon as they register and complete the 6.2 miles for the 10K or 3.1 miles for the 5K, over several weeks.
He goes even further by encouraging young artists. As an art collector, he has work done by many emerg- ing artists. He also includes
MaryAnne Long is also an artist, art instructor, art collector, and curator. Con- tact info: malong@hawaii. rr.com or longlostart.wee- bly.com.
All finishers will receive a finisher T-shirt, commemorative medal, drawstring bag and event sticker.
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