Art Gallery of fine works made on the island of Hawaii by island artists specializing in native arts and island inspired themes including hula and Hawaiian religion


		Leilehua Yuen's Art of Hawai`i Order Form

In addition to the performing arts, the people of ancient Hawai`i had a highly developed tradition of fine arts utilizing native materials such as wood, stone, feathers, bone, shell, coral, and plant fibres. Hawai`i Island artist Leilehua Yuen has spent almost three decades studying the many arts of these islands. Here, she shares some of her work.

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		Na Ipu - Hawaiian Gourds Gourds in ancient days served as water containers, bowls, boxes, ladles, bailers, and many other household necessities. Leilehua grows many of the ipu she uses in her work Visit her ipu page to see more of her work Visit the Culture page to learn more about the role of ipu in Hawaiian life. Ipu are individually priced and subject to availability.
		Ipu Pawehe "Tatooed" gourds of Hawai`i were decorated using a technique called pawehe, in which the skin of the still-living gourd is incised and dyes forced into the flesh.	Hue Wai \|Gourds such as these were used in households to store drinking water. They were stoppered with shells or carved wood plugs.

		Hula Implements and Accessories Good hula implements are works of art in their own right.
		`Uli`uli The "gourd" rattles of Hawai`i were often made of coconut as well. This one is crafted using only materials and techniques available before 1778. Private collection.

Kahili

Kahili are a part of formal court regalia. Sizes range from the small hand kahili carried by noblewomen to the huge formal kahili used as family standards.
Leilehua Yuen shows two kahili from the collection of seven which she crafted for the Pu`uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park.

photo by Phil Rosenberg

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Photo courtesy of KONAWEB
Leilehua Yuen researches and crafts kahili by commission for private parties. For information, contact the artist.

Affordable Art
Leilehua Yuen uses the Hsie-i Chinese brush style to depict scenes of Hawai`i. She draws on her childhood memories of growing up in the islands. Each item listed here is an original work of art. No two will ever be exactly alike. If the painting you want already has been sold, another similar work can be painted for you.


Greeting Cards Now even those with limited budgets can afford to own beautiful original artwork. Each card is individually handpainted by Hawai`i Island artist Leilehua Yuen. Corresponding with friends? The card itself is a gift. Many people buy two - keeping one and sending the other. More cards will be added soon. 4-1/2"X6-1/4"