ART FROM THE BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI`I
Original Hawaiian Art - Hawaiian Art, Paintings and Art Prints that touch the Island's heart!
Unimaginable Authentic Hawaiian Art from native son, Reuben b.Hawaiian Art - Paintings and Hawaiian art prints that reflect the true essence of the Kohala environs portrayed by Hawaiian artist, Reuben Luke Bumanglag (aka Reuben b). Hawaiian original art, paintings, and Hawaiian art prints of this nature are sought after because the art expresses the life experiences of those who were born and raised in Hawai`i. If you are an admirer of authentic Hawaiian art and Hawaiian art prints, consider the work of this gifted Kohala artist. His art of Mauna Kea Beach, in particular, is a Hawaiian art treasure. Visit his art gallery below to obtain some of his Original Hawaiian Art as well as slect Hawaiian Art Prints.
"His art captures what some day may never be."
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ABOUT THE ARTIST
Introduction - Any artist from anywhere can paint Hawai`i's beauty and call it "Hawaiian art." However, only a handful of artists are able to capture the essence, consciousness, and beauty of Hawai`i's Big Island through his/her Hawaiian experience from the land upward. In other words, to be “local” to the Big Island is to have lived the Hawaiian experience first hand since birth. Only then through, such experience, true Hawaiian Art is born. Reuben b is such a person. He was born, raised, and still lives on the Big Island of Hawai`i.
His Work - Hawaiian Original Oil Paintings and Hawaiian Art Prints - Those who seek Hawaiian art from a local Big Island artist will find his art work to be historical, relevant, and special. His Hawaiian art depiction of coastal life reflects relationships with nature, people, and time. His Hawaiian art is engaging, colorful, and in many ways prophetic. This Hawaiian art--from the heart--restores to consciousness a realization that Kohala's beauty and access to open spaces are being challenged like never before. His Hawaiian art captures what some day may never be.
Reuben's first public Hawaiian art show was in 1981 at Waipio Woodworks. Over 30 Hawaiian paintings were purchased by Hawaiian art enthusiasts. Today, Hawaiian art collectors continue to seek his work for which the artist says "I am very thankful."
His Hawaiian art watercolors are as powerful as his Hawaiian oils and acrylics. His art documents many of the Kohala Hawaiian landmarks, some of which are no longer standing or not accessible due to industrial development, urbanization, political arrogance, or neglect.
His Life - Reuben Bumanglag was born in November 1942 and was christened Reuben Luke Bumanglag. As a youngster, he was raised in the small sugar plantation town of Hakalau. He later moved to the Kohala plantation town of Kapa`au where he raised his family and took up painting. The sugar mills have since closed and passed into time like many of the others that dotted the Big Island. However, the memories and images of growing up in such an environment continue to guide his sense of visual expression. He says he is "still making daily discoveries" and hopes "that it will bring not only pleasure, awareness, and Aloha toward others, but also inspire malama (care) and kuleana (responsibility) to our land."
COMMISSIONED ART
Building a new home? Or, decorating a newly renovated dwelling? Occasionally, this artist will consider a series of Hawaiian art and paintings that can be created exclusively for your home. For example, if there is a particular Hawaiian scene you are not able to find "off the shelf," it is possible that this artist can be commissioned to create it for you... authentically and originally! Contact us for more information by clicking the "Contact Us" link at left..