ON EXHIBIT
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Jessica Oshita's photo of a shave ice sign presents to the viewer an alternative idea of beauty, found in metropolitan Hawaii. The works are part of "MetroHawai'i: Gridlock and Other Local Traditions," on exhibit at thirtyninehotel.
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Beyond myth
AN arts project now commencing at thirtyninehotel offers an exploration of the non-paradise, non-travel-brochure Hawaii. "MetroHAWAI'I: Gridlock and Other Local Traditions," presents the manmade Hawaii, of freeways, military bases and conglomerate hotels -- urban Hawaii.
The project, which focuses on Honolulu, includes a youth arts educa- tion program, art exhibition and mural.
"MetroHAWAI'I" is working with a community-based organization, several local business, Honolulu professionals and some 20 visual artists to offer diverging perspectives on the concept of "metro" and Hawaii's "urbanness."
The youth segment of "MetroHAWAI'I" educates students about Honolulu's space and energy resources, and their relevance socially, politically, ecologically and culturally.
Students are then able to comment artistically using desktop netmedia. Youth from the Palama Settlement contributed artwork to the "MetroHAWAI'I" art exhibit, using digital photographs to create collage-type images of the Chinatown area.
Other artists in the show include Gaye Chan, Nate Chung, Kyle Collins, Chad Hiyakumoto and Darin Lee, George F. Lee, Karen Kosasa and Stan Tomita, Erika Johnson and Uno Mas.
On May 5 at 8 p.m., thirtyninehotel will host B-girl and B-boy performances.
The exhibit continues through May 20 at thirtyninehotel, 39 N. Hotel St. Call 599-2552. Gallery hours are 2 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays. Call 599-2552.
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Ka-Ning Fong's oil on canvas, "King's Intersection," is an example of Fong's depictions of recognizable architecture.
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GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE@STARBULLETIN.COM
A silhouetted cleaning person pushes his cart in front of an American flag, in George F. Lee's photograph "Waikiki." Lee is photo editor at the Star-Bulletin.
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"Colonial Crimes: Settlers in Hawaii" is an inkjet print on silkscreen by Karen K. Kosasa and Stan Tomita.
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