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DECEMBER 1, 2021
No, this is not a com- mercial for a local grocery chain. It’s the title for a mouth-water- ing art exhibit at the Hawai’ i Pacific University Art Gal- lery on its Kāne‘ohe cam-
BY MARYANNE LONG
Focusing On The Art Of Food, Family And Friends
Pesto or Marinara? by Eileen Towata PHOTO COURTESY EILEEN TOWATA
Among the 13 artists in
pus (45-045 Kamehameha Hwy.), now through Jan. 7.
shared this statement: “En- tertainment is usually part of any social gathering in Hawai‘i. While everyone is enjoying the delicious food, the music provides the background that ties it all together and often takes center stage. In this water- color painting, I opted for a style that is new to me that I hope captures the simple spirit of sharing that we ex- perience when we gather to- gether to celebrate.”
The artists expressed their thanks to HPU gal- lery curators Sanit and Car- ol Khewhok who brought their combined expertise and dedication to helping artists submit varied pieces that represented the theme. HPU’s Elizabeth Vang was also instrumental by per- forming administrative tasks that make for a suc- cessful exhibit.
MaryAnne Long is an art- ist, art instructor, art collec- tor and curator. Reach her at malong@hawaii.rr.com or longlostart.weebly.com.
One of the founders of this show that pairs food and art together is Eileen Towata, Kailua resident and printmaker.
“Our baker’s dozen of local artists came together from a core of three artists each inviting other artists, who suggested even more artists,” Towata says. “This exhibit has works running the gamut from watercolors to acrylic paintings to hand- pulled prints, handmade paper and more, making it an eclectic mix, worthy of representing a good potluck with its variety of dishes, flavors and guests.”
Noted Windward water- colorist Yoshimura has sev- eral pieces in this show.
Old Friends by Dawn Yoshimura. PHOTO COURTESY DAWN YOSHIMURA
“Old Friends is about two old friends gathering to talk story. The bento and goodies they share and exchange are there, the ex- cuse for meeting. But, as the sun fades on the city below, they are engrossed and en- joying their company. It’s something potlucks offer, but something COVID took away from us,” Yoshimura says.
Grapefruit (pictured on page 1), Barnes gives a nod to her love of breakfast.
“It’s just as easy to make a dozen soft boiled eggs as it is to make one,” she says.
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Let’s Eat by Tamara Moan
PHOTO COURTESY TAMARA MOAN
Potluck: The Art of Food, Family and Friends are many Windward residents. They are Towata, Suzanne Barnes, Liz Corbin, Aileen Feldman, Frances Hill, Tamara Moan and Dawn Yoshimura. Other O‘ahu artists include Anne Irons, Denise Karabinus, Leila Kajiwara, Suzanne Mc- Crary, Allison Roscoe and Jared Wickware.
Moan’s two watercolors feature her compositional technique of working with rearranged squares. “Let’s Eat celebrates the joy in gathering again to share and eat together,” she explains. “In the case of Jabber Joy, I tried to capture a bit of the sonic cacophony that results when chatting with friends.”
Food for the Soul by Liz Corbin PHOTO COURTESY LIZ CORBIN
Corbin, although quite- well known for her acrylic pour style, chose a differ- ent style to highlight the food theme of this show in a unique way. She titled her painting of a Hawaiian trio Food for the Soul and
In her oil painting Pink
The artists were asked to prepare statements about their work as it related to the theme of the show. The following paragraphs will give you a taste of what to expect.
Towata says of her color- ful linocut print, “Pesto or Marinara? invites a choice of green or red sauce on pasta — or maybe some of each? After all, aren’t the many choices on the potluck table part of the fun?”