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Aloha & Welcome CONTEMPORARY HAWAI‘I WOODWORKERS Step into the world of some of Hawai‘i’s finest woodworkers. Like the islands they call home, these artists have been somewhat isolated from the rest of the world. Until now. This hardcover, full-color, coffee-table book shares the inspiration, imagination, and creativity of 36 wood artists who draw inspiration from Hawai‘i’s rich culture. You’ll learn about their knowledge of the native woods, their joy of working in wood, and the influence these islands have on their creations. Contemporary Hawai‘i Woodworkers, a treasure of a book measuring approx. 10” wide by 12” high, features artists who have either received awards in juried or judged Hawai‘i fine craft/woodworking exhibitions and/or have had pieces purchased by the Hawai‘i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for public display. Click on “Contemporary Hawai‘i Woodworkers” button above or click here to view more of their amazing work by visiting their websites. Through their own words, you’ll learn what inspires them, why they feel drawn to create, and how they are connected to their work. You can even contact the artists through their links on this site. In addition to showcasing these talented woodworkers, Contemporary Hawai‘i Woodworkers also features: • Chapters introductions that include a brief history about Joinery, Sculpture, and Woodturning—tracing how these art forms developed in the islands. • A chapter about Hawai‘i’s trees that takes you on a journey into the forests and shares photographs and stories of the trees most commonly used by these woodworkers. An additional feature about native species, which could be used by future generations if they are properly reforested and sustainably harvested, has an eye toward the future. It explores the need to focus on conservation and restoration of our native forests. • The final chapter recounts the vision and foresight of the founders of Hawai‘i’s fine craft/woodworking organizations and the exhibitions they provide. These people saw a need and created opportunities for wood artists to share their work with the public. Through these annual exhibitions, you can see more fabulous work by Hawai‘i’s talented woodworkers. Learn more about these organizations by clicking the “Organizations” button above or click here. to visit their websites. This graphically captivating coffee-table book will connect you with that which is distinctly Hawai‘i—the wood, the art, the Aloha. Site Map | ||||
Awards
Winner of the Art/Photography Book category & BEST DESIGN overall in the
2009 DIY Book Festival Awards!
Finalist in the Art category of
Foreword Reviews
Book of the Year Awards!
Honorable Mention for BEST DESIGN in the Ka Palapala Po'okela Awards
from the Hawaii Book Publishers Association!
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