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In developing his “curb- works” art that is “always painted with aloha,” Macias incorporates imagery that residents relate to, including the Mokulua islands, native birds, ocean activities and
neighbor’s house.
“I felt he was very com-
This and other similar proposed efforts are part of Macias’ plan to expand his artistic skills to larger scale murals and art elements.
For more info and to inquire about working with Macias, email him at ivthe801guy@gmail.com.
mitted to his artistic life ex-
“He is a fine young man,
Ivan Macias of Aloha Curbs works on one of his projects.
PHOTO COURTESY IVAN MACIAS
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Creative Mind Brings Some ‘Curb Appeal’ To Windward Side
BY KYLE GALDEIRA
even sports team logos. “Can’t believe how far I’ve come and what cool curbs I’ve been able to do, living my Hawai‘i dreams with every breath,” Macias says in a recent Facebook post. “Feeling eternally grateful. (I’m) so blessed to meet all these wonderful, amazing people; shout out to everyone who’s been a part of the journey, no matter
pression and that he had real talent,” Earle says of the ini- tial interaction with the art- ist. “He is a joyous and hap- py person. I really feel that he has a great talent to share with the community and he wants to do large scale mu- rals, in public places as well as in and on homes.”
very hard working and ded- icated,” Earle shares about Macias.
Ivan Macias has a passion for painting, and local resi- dents benefit from his artis- tic endeavors as the creative mind is turning heads one spruced-up curb at a time.
“We are off to a very busy start to this year,” Macias says on Facebook. “Aloha Curbs are popping up in some cool new neigh- borhoods. I love painting Hawai‘i.
As the owner of Aloha Curbs, Macias has devel- oped a viral following by residents on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island, as well as those who see his work online and via social media for envisioning and painting custom curb art in front of residences.
what state you may be in.” One fan of Macias is Rob Earle, who has lived in the Olomana area for more than 21 years. The “seasoned” resident of the verdant Windward community first spoke with Macias when the artist was crafting his art at a
Earle notes that he is en- gaging and brainstorming with Macias about him cre- ating a mural on one of the walls in his home, and is looking forward to sharing images of the final product when the piece comes to fru- ition.
“Many awesome memo- ries and great people, every one of you have been super awesome people – so kind and just a pleasure to meet. To everyone in any state, town or city that I’ ve been to, I sincerely thank you and appreciate you. Ma- halo, Hawai‘i, for getting your curbs painted!”
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