The Artists
Below are the artists who participated in the survey portion of this research. Learn more about the artist and their work by clicking the website link or social media icons.
HULA TEASE
"Inspired by the grace and sass of his favorite hula dancers, Chaz Kamauu debuts Hula Tease, a legacy-inspired clothing line designed to accentuate and compliment a hula dancerʻs every move. Drawing inspiration from his 2 Kumu Hula grandmothers, Hoakalei Kamauu and Olana Ai, he finds balance in his designs that feature a fresh blend of both geometric and floral elements. His clothing is sweet, yet sassy. Graceful, yet powerful. Elegant, yet demanding. "
Credit: hulatease.com
"Inspired by the grace and sass of his favorite hula dancers, Chaz Kamauu debuts Hula Tease, a legacy-inspired clothing line designed to accentuate and compliment a hula dancerʻs every move. Drawing inspiration from his 2 Kumu Hula grandmothers, Hoakalei Kamauu and Olana Ai, he finds balance in his designs that feature a fresh blend of both geometric and floral elements. His clothing is sweet, yet sassy. Graceful, yet powerful. Elegant, yet demanding. "
Credit: hulatease.com
KEALOPIKO
"Kealopiko was founded in 2006. It started with a vision to make t-shirts that broke the traditional mold of how Hawaiʻi has been portrayed for so long. What is truly and uniquely Hawaiian deserved to be the focus of designs transferred to clothing: plants and animals, language and practices, aliʻi (royalty) and kūpuna (elders and ancestors), and moʻolelo (stories and history) as the people of Hawaiʻi."
Credit: kealopiko.com
"Kealopiko was founded in 2006. It started with a vision to make t-shirts that broke the traditional mold of how Hawaiʻi has been portrayed for so long. What is truly and uniquely Hawaiian deserved to be the focus of designs transferred to clothing: plants and animals, language and practices, aliʻi (royalty) and kūpuna (elders and ancestors), and moʻolelo (stories and history) as the people of Hawaiʻi."
Credit: kealopiko.com
KRIS HAWAII
"Hawai‘i based artist, Kristine Pūnua was born and raised on the island of Kaua‘i. Art was her biggest passion ever since she was a little girl. Whether it was dance, drawing, painting or ceramics— she always had a great desire to create. Kristine’s work is inspired by the people of Hawai‘i and all of its natural beauty. Her artwork illustrates the wahine and pua of the islands using bold lines and a colorful palette. With her prints, she hopes to preserve the vibrancy of Hawai‘i’s culture while sharing the beauty of her island home."
Credit: krishawaii.com
"Hawai‘i based artist, Kristine Pūnua was born and raised on the island of Kaua‘i. Art was her biggest passion ever since she was a little girl. Whether it was dance, drawing, painting or ceramics— she always had a great desire to create. Kristine’s work is inspired by the people of Hawai‘i and all of its natural beauty. Her artwork illustrates the wahine and pua of the islands using bold lines and a colorful palette. With her prints, she hopes to preserve the vibrancy of Hawai‘i’s culture while sharing the beauty of her island home."
Credit: krishawaii.com