Hawaiian Dreams
by J Marielle
Title
Hawaiian Dreams
Artist
J Marielle
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Art
Description
100% of the proceeds from the sale of this print will be donated to legitimate relief organizations to help the victims of the tragic Maui fires, especially those in Lahaina.
In this dreamscape there are many iconic Hawaiian elements. The sacred sea turtle (honu) swims in the beautiful tropical ocean among colorful orchids and palm fronds.
In the Hawaiian culture the hono symbolizes good luck, endurance and long life. Often times they will appear as a person's guardian spirit or "Aumakua." They are excellent navigators and will always find their way home.
The tapa cloth (or kapa) is an ancient form of decorating cloth with mulberry or other dye. The cloth is actually bark that has been beaten with wooden clubs and then soaked to soften. The prepared bark is then decorated with various designs representing such things as a shark tooth, flower or plant symbol, human figures resembling a petroglyph, the sun or other references to nature. Many of the Pacific islands have unique tapa symbols and designs that set them apart. A trained eye can immediately spot the difference in Hawaiian, Samoan, Tongan or Fijian tapa designs.
Orchids and palms are more modern Hawaiian themed elements that represent the Aloha Spirit.
This abstract work of art is a collective of many Hawaiian iconic symbols still seen today. This print was created using a combination of watercolor, fine line ink and dry brush methods. Watermark will not appear on purchased image.
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January 14th, 2021
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Douglas Taylor
Magic. Just pure magic, Jane! Even more with the wonderful description you've written. V/F
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