Akua, Hawaiian Deities

Using oil paints on mirror, I am painting the Hawaiian Deities, which are representations of the different functions in nature formed into tangible figures that serve as the protectors of the island.

There is a call to each deity for its different uses. For protection before you enter the forest or the seas, or wherever you may be going or need guidance, there is the deity or its nature to help you along the way so that you never feel lost or alone. They are the islands' mother, the people's mother, the space to go and connect and be inspired. They can be incredibly fierce and the most gentle.

Painting the subjects on mirror allows personal reflection and the ability to go deeper into the work, connecting to a parallel world where you can find the energy needed to guide you along your own path.