MAUI HANDS GALLERY AT 1169 MAKAWAO AVENUE
PRESENTS FINE ARTIST RICHARD DIGIACOMO.
COME WATCH HIM WORK HIS MAGIC ON ALUMINUM PANELS
SATURDAYS THE 14TH, 21ST, AND 28TH OF JULY, FROM 1:30PM – 4:30PM.
About The Artist
Richard DiGiacomo, of Russian and Italian descent, is an accomplished artist who is known for his innovative approach to coloration. As a master of his craft, Richard has been nationally rated in the top 5% in his field for his coloration techniques. For more than 35 years, he has worked with celebrities, noted interior designers and leading institutions. His work has earned numerous awards of excellence, has been displayed regularly on television and has been featured on radio. Transplanted to Maui, Hawaii in 2010, Richard was ascended to a new level of artistic ability with his newly-created metal fused art. Created by the etching of aluminum panels and color, and fused with various techniques, his technique calls for many coats of clear seals, applied to create depth and movement.
MAUI HANDS GALLERY AT 1169 MAKAWAO AVE, IN MAKAWAO PRESENTS BASKET WEAVER KIMBERLIE JEAN CRAWFORD.
KIMBERLIE WILL BE WORKING ON A NEW PIECE HERE IN THE GALLERY, ON FRIDAYS THE 3RD, 10TH, 24THAND 31ST IN AUGUST FROM 11AM-3PM, AS WELL AS FOR OUR 3RD FRIDAY TOWN PARTY ON AUGUST 17THFROM 4PM – 8PM.
Artist Statement
Aloha, my name is Kimberlie Jean Crawford. I am Cherokee Native American who married into a Native Miwuk Indian family. In the year 1999 my mother-in-law, Valerie Mendibles, taught herself the art of coil pine needle basketry. That same year I was blessed to have her pass the art on to me before her passing. Living in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California we used the ponderosa pine so abundant in our own back yard. While everyone was burning piles of them, we were weaving. Through trial and error we discovered how to dye the needles. In June of 2016 I returned to my spiritual home of Maui. Excited to continue my craft here, I went in search of the ponderosa pine trees. I searched in vain they were nowhere to be found. In fear of having to end my weaving I decided to try the abundant Iron wood pine trees that line Maui’s beautiful ocean shores. To my surprise and delight they worked perfectly. My baskets were just as strong and sturdy as my California version. However there are a few differences in the Hawaiian needles. They are longer, no heads to clean and no pointy ends to prick my fingers. Like everything else in Hawaii these needles are just a little nicer. My pine needle baskets are now a beautiful blend of Native American craft with Hawaiian flare. A family heirloom to pass on from generation to generation. Take a piece of Hawaii home with you.
Contact
Maui Hands Galleries – Panna Speas Cappelli, owner
1169 Makawao Ave, Makawao, HI 96768
Phone: (808) 573-2021 (Business Office)
(808) 572-2008 (Gallery)
