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“Awards can bring so much to an awardee that goes far beyond any monetary value,” says Kai- lua resident Elizabeth Kent. “Being acknowledged by peers has so much intrinsic value, and if it comes from a juror, it takes on a differ-
parents who have lived in Kailua for nearly three de- cades.
married couple but also a devoted team, the award is a tribute to both of them. Kicklighter, Christopher Edwards, (vice president of Hawai‘i Craftsmen) and Elizabeth worked collab- oratively to put the award together.
It was actually Myra who got Ron interested in work- ing with wood when she bought him a tiny lathe as a Christmas gift. It was not long before it was replaced with a full-sized lathe and Ron’s work could be found in places like The Lou- vre in Paris and the White House in Washington, D.C.
paintings from photos she took on trips, and our family highly prizes the beauty and memories of those places. There is a sense of peace and tranquility in her work.”
widely respected Angelik Vizcarrondo-Laboy, a Los Angeles- and New York- based curator, writer, and arts administrator of con- temporary art and craft as juror. She will select the winners for more than 20 awards, totaling $10,000.
ent kind of meaning.”
Her words were in refer- ence to the Ron and Myra Kent Award, which will be given at the Hawai‘i Crafts- men Annual Statewide Ex- hibition 2021 at Downtown Art Center in honor of her
“I saw Ron as a mentor and was impressed with his innovation and technical expertise,” he explains.
She shared stories of her parents working together on Sunday mornings on art pieces.
Myra was an artist her- self. “She loved watercolor and painted many scenic areas in Hawai‘i that our family loved,” her daughter recalls.
“We hope that the award- ee feels energized by the recognition and goes on to further explore the bound- aries of art,” Elizabeth con- cludes.
BY MARYANNE LONG
Ron And Myra Kent: Awards A ‘Win-win’ For Exhibits
Kenny Kicklighter, a fel- low artist and friend of the Kent family, came up with the idea for this award.
This year’s Craftsmen exhibition promises to live up to its reputation as one of the best art shows of the year. There were a record number of entries — 549, from 193 artists on six is- lands. In keeping with its practice of bringing jurors of the highest quality to Hawai‘i for this show, the Craftsmen have selected
“He gave generously to the art and craft communi- ty. I felt it was appropriate for Hawai‘i Craftsmen to honor his memory.”
“My mom would sand the wood pieces and did a great job. Her name is on the bottom of many of the pieces.”
Come judge for yourself what you like best at this impressive show.
Because Ron and Myra were not only a happily
“She also would create
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