Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - NOVEMBER 2024

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Capitol Modern - Hawaii State Art Museum First Friday - NOVEMBER 2024
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Type: Exhibit / Entertainment
Date: Friday - 11/1/2024
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
250 South Hotel Street, 2nd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-0307 or
586-0900
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Cost: Free

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FIRST FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2024

FIRST FRIDAY

Fashion showcase with Crystal Rose and Heavenly, live music with Alecia Kanamu, Max High, and Izik; Art+Flea urban market.
Free admission, all ages welcome.

IN THE SCULPTURE GARDEN
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Live performance by Alecia Kanamu

7:00pm - 7:30pm | Fashion Show | "Beyond the Frame: Visions in Thread" by Crystal Rose

7:30pm - 8:00pm | Fashion Show | "Ripple Realms" by Heavenly, featuring a musical performance with Max High

8:00pm - 9:00pm | Live performance by Izik

IN THE GALLERIES
Ke Ao Lama (Enlightened World) Exhibits | ʻAi ā manō, Nā Akua Ākea: The Vast and Numerous Deities, Our Sea of Islands, PILINA: My Relationships are My Heritage and Wealth

ON THE GRAND LANAI
5:00p - 9:00p | Art+Flea Market and House of Bloom

ABOUT THE ARTISTS
ALECIA KANAMU
Alecia Kanamu is an Rnb & Soul singer/songwriter from Honolulu, Hawaii. You can listen to her latest single “Thinking of You” on all streaming platforms. The singer spends her time in Hawaii and LA recording and performing. Audiences can look out for new music expected to be released in the upcoming months. Check out her Instagram @aleciamusic or YouTube to follow her journey.

CRYSTAL ROSE
Crystal Rose is a local artist based in Honolulu. She discovered sewing at a young age when her mom started making her clothes by hand. She started thrifting to find throwaways from different eras that she could take home and adjust to her personal size and style. Her outfits were often colorfully commented on by schoolmates, which she can appreciate and laugh about now.She went on to study fashion design at UH Manoa, worked in the retail and design industry for ten years, and eventually created crystal rose label in 2019, a one-woman company where she designs, cuts, sews, and packages everything at her in-home studio. Explore her work here.

“BEYOND THE FRAME: VISIONS IN THREAD”
Although I’ve always struggled to draw with pen and paper, I found that I could bring my ideas to life just as effectively through the medium of fabric and thread. Many of my pieces embody a surreal vibe, blending dreamlike elements with wearable art. By transforming discarded and forgotten materials into unique designs, this collection celebrates the beauty of imperfection and the power and warmth of handcrafted artistry. I invite the wearers (and viewers) to embrace their individuality and find beauty in the unconventional.

HEAVENLY
Mapis Bernal, the creator and founder of Heavenly is a fashion designer from Bogota, Colombia based in Honolulu Hawaii. She graduated from Arturo Tejada Cano School of Design & Fashion Marketing and since 2016 has been producing fashion with Heavenly both independently and in collaboration with other local creators. Heavenly is centered around the concept of “slow fashion” which aims to design and produce works that revolve around local and sustainable resources, workforce, and emphasizes quality and longevity of a piece rather than mass production that exploits both the people who make it and the Earth’s resources and environment. She draws inspiration from her indigenous ancestor's relationship with nature, our growing counterculture to mass consumerism and emphasis on localism, and her life experiences growing up in Colombia, teaching art in the Marshall Islands, and working for and with several local fashion and design brands in Hawaii. Her aim is not only to produce pieces that truly represent the concepts of slow fashion, but also inspire, connect, and empower those who chose to enter Heavenly’s creative sanctuary. Explore her work here.

RIPPLE REALMS
Ripples, both literal and metaphorical, represent the subtle distortions in perception that shape our understanding of reality. Through movement and perceptual tricks, the collection challenges conventional perspectives, inviting viewers to question their assumptions and embrace new ways of seeing. Ripple Realms delves into a whimsical portal inspired by the enchanting elements of nudibranchs, ripples, distortion, optical illusions, perspective, delicacy, whimsy, magic, and sustainability. Ripple Realms represents a fusion of these diverse concepts, weaving them together into a cohesive narrative that explores the interplay between nature, perception, and sustainability.

MAX HIGH
Max High is a multi-instrumentalist of Japanese-Filipino-French descent currently based in Honolulu. Formally trained as a flutist and drummer, Max has been an active musician for over 10 years. Max approaches music-making as a daily experimental practice with a focus on ambient and electronic creations. In November of 2023, Max’s album “Recordings 3” was released on vinyl via local record label Aloha Got Soul. His music leans towards meditative soundscapes, synthesizer-based sound design and ethereal tones. Explore Max's music here.

IZIK
Izik, who credits his musical influences to artists like Mariah Carey, The Carpenters, Amy Winehouse, Loyal Garner, Beyoncé and Frank Ocean, has developed a unique sound never before heard in Hawai‘i. When asked how he would describe his sound, Izik says, “I’m what would happen if Sam Smith, Teresa Bright, Solange & Maggie Rogers re-recorded ‘Lady Marmalade’.”

He has spent years honing his craft and begin performing in local venues across Hawai‘i in early 2013. Since then, Izik has become an award-winning performer with multiple local, national and international tours under his belt.

Izik released his second album &bougainvillea (Zeo Music) in October 2019; a follow up to his debut release, Obsidian. Explore more of Izik's music here.

Alecia Kanamu and Boris Garcia performing SZA “The Weekend” (cover) live at Yoga Under the Palms.

Singer/songwriter Izik performing “Far Away Home” on HI Sessions in 2018. “Far Away Home” is an original song from his debut album, “Obsidian”. Izik’s full set at the November 2019 First Friday at the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum is also on YouTube: Mixtisque X November First Friday (Full Movie).

Max High live at AGS Honolulu in November 2023. Electronic synth loops, samples, and flute ambience.
EXHIBITS CLOSING NOV 16

“Pilina” and “Our Sea of Islands”
last day to view Saturday November 16
Free admission, Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed on Sundays and some state holidays.

School groups are welcomed! For more information on bringing a school group (or other group), please contact Shirley Lam, Museum Education Coordinator, at info@CapitolModern.org or (808) 586-0900.

Photo: museum visitors viewing the “Pilina” exhibit.

OUR SEA OF ISLANDS
THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2024
 Rather than considering these islands as an exotic other, scholar and cultural practitioner Epeli Hauʻofa coined the term “Our Sea of Islands” and challenged the world to see the Pacific region as a metropolis for engagement of all kinds.

Curated by Dr. C. Makanani Salā and Alyssa Chau of Gravitas Pasifika.
PILINA
THROUGH NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture 50th Anniversary Exhibition, highlighting the history of the festival.

Curated by Dr. Frances Koya Vakaʻuta and Alyssa Chau.

HULA KIʻI
THROUGH DECEMBER 2024

Hula Kiʻi is an ancient practice involving the use of a puppet and/or your own body to create images and share stories.

Curated by the Hula Preservation Society.
ʻAI Ā MANŌ
THROUGH DECEMBER 2024

Artworks by Native Hawaiian contemporary artists and culture bearers, selected from the Art in Public Places Collection of the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.

Curated by Kapulani Landgraf, Kaili Chun, and Drew Broderick.

NĀ AKUA ĀKEA
THROUGH DECEMBER 2024
 Display of the artistic and weaving endeavors of Kumulā‘au and Haunani Balino-Sing and students. Ancestral images, demigods, goddesses, shapeshifters, and ʻaumakua.

Sponsored by the National Organization for Traditional Artists Exchange (NOTAE).

VIDEO TOUR
Ke Kumu Hawaiʻi has shared a video tour of the “Nā Akua Ākea” exhibit, which they curated, featuring work by their students. View the video tour on YouTube: youtu.be/yIj_OK9DD4M.
 SCULPTURE GARDEN
VIEW DETAILS VIRTUAL TOUR
Our ground floor Sculpture Garden has been transformed from its beginnings as a recreational area with a large swimming pool and bleachers into an urban oasis with pathways and nooks for reflection.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
Public Transportation

•   TheBus – many bus routes stop directly in front of or very close to the museum. For routes and schedules, call TheBus at (808) 848-5555 or check online at www.thebus.org.

•   The Waikiki Trolley – the Red Line State Capitol/Iolani Palace Stop is a short walk from HiSAM. For more information, call the Waikiki Trolley at (808) 591-2561, or check online at www.waikikitrolley.com.

•   Biki Bikeshare – the closest Biki racks are directly in front of the building on South Hotel St. (120 Chinatown/DT – Hotel & Richards), and at the corner of Richards and South Beretania St (121 Chinatown/DT – Beretania & Richards).

•   Bicycle Racks – nearby Honolulu City & County bike racks are on South Hotel St. near Alakea St., on Richards St. near South Hotel St., and on the lawn between the Hawai‘i State Capitol building and Iolani Palace.

PARKING
There is no parking on site. Parking is available at nearby lots, including across Hotel street in the Ali‘i Place building (enter at 1099 Alakea Street, cash only, closes at 8:00PM), across Richards Street at Iolani Palace, the Kalanimoku Building, Kinaʻu Hale/Department of Health, State Capitol basement, Honolulu City Municipal Parking, and metered street parking in the area.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Free accessible parking stalls are available in these locations for persons with disabilities:

•   Iolani Palace grounds (one stall near the Richards Street exit, one stall near the State Archives building, and one stall near the gate leading to the State Capitol)

•   Ali‘i Place building parking structure (vehicle entrance at 1099 Alakea Street, pedestrian entrance/exit on South Hotel Street directly across from the Hawai‘i State Art Museum). 2 hour limit.

•   State parking lots allow metered spaces in those lots to be used as accessible parking, with a 2 hour limit. Nearby state parking lots include the State Capitol (415 South Beretania Street and Punchbowl Street), and the Kalanimoku Building (corner of Beretania Street and 1151 Punchbowl Street). For a full list of state government parking lots and a map, please visit the Automotive Management Division webpage. In order to use the spaces, vehicles must display the appropriate placard issued to individuals.
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Capitol Modern Exhibits

HAWAI‘I STATE ART MUSEUM EXHIBITS
Artworks on display in the Hawai‘i State Art Museum are from the Art in Public Places Collection of the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, or student art competitions (the Annual Hawai‘i Regional Scholastic Art Awards and Annual Young Artists of Hawai‘i). Most of the Art in Public Places Collection is on display in public buildings, including schools, libraries, and state offices. The collection can be viewed and searched online: Art in Public Places Catalog.

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ABOUT THE HAWAII STATE MUSEUM

The Hawai'i State Art Museum is located in No. 1 Capitol Distric Building at 250 South Hotel Street. The building is situated in the historic Hawaii Capital Cultural District, across from 'Iolani Palace and the State Capitol. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information on the Hawai'i State Art Museum call (808) 586-0900

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