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DECEMBER 15, 2021
At this time of year, we often think about people and events who have made a difference in our lives. For me, it has to do with the wonderful people of Windward O‘ahu.
overnight. With their support and mentorship, I learned enough about art to eventual- ly curate my own shows and write these columns about other artists and their shows.
Her work, whether in acryl- ic, oil or watercolor, is fresh, bold, and captures your eye instantly. Her subjects are often the day-to-day world around her.
shape language that comes out of something not neces- sarily looking realistic. I hope others can see a story behind my art. I like to leave certain things up to interpretation for that reason.”
While I have lived on the Windward side for more than 30 years, I have been in- volved with art only less than a decade. I have the Wind- ward Artist Guild to thank for ushering me into this mag- ical world of art, artists and art events. One phone call to Wendy Roberts of Maunawili took me from fledgling art- ist to a member of the WAG board of directors literally
I soon forged an art part- nership with Robert Mace, like me a self-taught artist, collector and curator. We have worked together on a couple of shows and have one start- ing Thursday at The Arts at Marks Garage in Chinatown.
“I am lucky to have good friends who like to pose for me,” notes Teraoka.
We are also including in the show many artists who are a bit further into their careers, some with a few years’ expe- rience or are well-established. By working closely together on this show, they can serve as mentors for the younger artists by sharing both ex- pertise and experiences with them.
BY MARYANNE LONG
Looking Back And Forward, And Feeling Thankful
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“We want to give young artists a chance to get experi- ence being in a gallery show, even if only for a week, to share their work with the pub- lic and learn to interact with
Pill Box by Andrew Waldrop. The artist also writes poems to complement his digital art. PHOTO COURTESY ANDREW WALDROP
prospective clients,” says Mace. “In recent months, we have been fortunate to meet several young artists with amazing talent, many still in
Andrew Waldrop, 17, is an artist with a very different style. His digital artwork is currently on display at Café Kopi in Kailua until the end of December. He does anime/ manga-inspired artwork.
their teens, but already show- ing promise for successful careers.”
“I’ve always liked how it looks and it’s a fun mix of de- tail and expressiveness,” ex- plains Waldrop. “I adore the
One is Eve Teraoka, a 15-year-old from Waimānalo.
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