Nature untouched
POSTED: Friday, April 02, 2010
Johnny Knapp came to the medium of photography in a most unusual way - he tried it as a distraction from New York winters.
As Knapp says in his artist's bio: “;Carrying around a camera was a way to get my mind off the cold and get psyched on what was around me.”;
It wasn't long before his “;usual sidekick”; had him looking at his surroundings with new eyes.
Tonight, Knapp's images are on exhibit far from the cold at Chinatown Boardroom, where his solo show, “;Stolen Moments,”; runs through April 29.
FIRST FRIDAYWhere: Chinatown Arts District
When: 5 to 9 p.m. tonight
Cost: Free
Call: 521-2903
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Knapp said the works are images of beauty, “;a range from the mundane to the most unusual.”; His aim in this collection was to capture nature untouched, or to create a “;subtle juxtaposition”; between nature and man. The intent was to evoke an organic emotional response, rather than one that's overstated or forced, from the audience.
Ironically, much of “;Stolen Moments”; are water shots. It's an environment Knapp's actually quite familiar with, having grown up in Brookhaven, a quiet hamlet where he was surrounded by fields, bays and beaches - lots of nature.
“;I view what's outside as the greatest show on earth,”; he said.
Chinatown Boardroom is located at 1160 Nuuanu Ave. Call 585-7200.
MORE FIRST FRIDAY HAPPENINGS
» The ARTS at Marks Garage (1159 Nuuanu Ave., 521-2903): The Hawaii Watercolor Society holds its 48th annual member's show with 50 original works. Plus: sneak previews of various performance companies, including Monkey Waterfall. Refreshments by Sam Choy's Big Aloha Brewery.
» The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center (999 Bishop St., 526-1322): “;Ray Yoshida - A Memorial Exhibition”; is a collection of work by the local artist who taught at the Art Institute of Chicago. The UH Contemporary Music Ensemble will provide music for the evening with a performance of the minimalist masterpiece “;In C”; by composer Terry Riley.
» etown (1164 Smith St., 225-2727): The fashion, art and photography space features mixed-media artist Aerin Vanhala exhibits in Hawaii for the first time, with pieces she made in Hawaii using scrap wood and other found objects.
» Louis Pohl Gallery (1111 Nuuanu Ave., 521-1812): “;Paintings by Russell Davidson: Mystic Wonders”; features new work that explores color.
» Pegge Hopper Gallery (1164 Nuuanu Ave., 524-1160): Works by Roy Venters and Mamoru Sato.
» thirtyninehotel (39 N. Hotel St., 599-2552): Site-specific murals by Los Angeles-based painter Stella Lai.
» Otto Cake (1160 Smith St., 834-6886): Collages, drawings and watercolor by Lawrence Seward.
» Bethel Street Gallery (1140 Bethel St., 524-3552): International painter Mark Kadota presents 12 new mixed-media works in “;Toward the Horizon.”;
» Peggy Chun Gallery (1161 Nuuanu Ave., 545-4810): The artwork of kindergarten and first-grade Hanahauoli School students are up on gallery walls in “;Celebrations.”;
» Mendonca Building Courtyard (1126 Smith St., 262-5930): See the work of Hanna Polak, who is a director, producer and cinematographer besides being a visual artist. Also: paintings by Lynne Boyers, a costume and vintage clothing sale for The Actors Group, abstracts by Shana Squier, photography by Alida Farlaino and music by Fred Gayagas.
» Roberta Oaks, Hawaii (9 N. Pauahi St., 428-1214): “;Gurl w/Tools”; features “;repurposed junkyard finds turned grease-monkey glam.”; Translation: necklaces, cuffs, magnets and more. Also, a performance by DJ Silvana.
» Ong King Arts Center (184 N. King St., .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)): “;Around the Lands of Lunamare,”; an exhibit by Pua Logan, and “;Painted Ladies”; by Daniel Morris, along with photography by Michael Davis. Also: poetry by Ishle Yi Park and Carlyn Arteaga, dance by Celebrity Project, hula-hoop artist Theresa Papadopoulos, laughs courtesy Comedy Slam, and music by Shayla, Underwater Radar, Family Dinner and Quadraphonix.
