House of Mokauea Print

Details

Once there was a house on Mokuaea Island where a lifetime of memories made it a home. This tiny island is home to Oahu's last Hawaiian fishing village. Mokuaea is one of the only two traditional fishing villages left in the entire state of Hawaii (the other being Miloli'i on the Big Island of Hawaii).

• Size: 11" x 14" matted
  
• Gicleé print
• Limited edition signed print with Certificate of Authenticity
• 3-5/88

About the Artist

Saumolia’s artwork is a personal reflection of his coming of age as a first generation Sāmoan-American. Saumolia was born in San Diego, California, but spent his formative years growing up in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 2006, he began honing his craft at Kapiolani Community College. He then transferred to the University of Hawaii at Manoa and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in 2012. After graduation, he moved to Oklahoma City where he exhibited his artistry at every given opportunity such as: places of employment, restaurants, local businesses, galleries, and in the homes of many friends. After 5 years of living state side, he returned home to O’ahu to be closer to his family, as well as to pursue his art career throughout the Pacific.