Hawaii Tribune-Herald Thursday, March 30, 2017 5 of renewable energy, with reclaimed cooking oil as their main fuel source. “We are inspired by the colors in nature and of the places where we have experienced rainbows,” the couple said of their exhibit pieces. “Through a range of views and colors schemes, we hope to share our admiration for the joy that nature provides.” Award-winning artist Mead received a bachelor of fine art in painting from Carnegie Mellon University and a master’s of art in architectural history from Cornell. Mead works in a number of media, including traditional watercolor, however, watercolor on silk is her favorite. This Asian technique combines with a western artistic vocabulary to form the style she is best known for. Inspired by the abundant beauty of the tropical paradise she lives in, Mead paints flowers and indigenous plants. Some designs incorporate birds, butterflies and even land snails. “I have painted a series of lehuas to bring awareness to the plight of this flower that is so important in the Hawaiian culture,” Mead says, referring to rapid ohia death. “Never has the native forest been more in need of the magic healing powers of anuenue. I encourage all to appreciate them in a way that will not spread this horrible disease.” Mead lives and works in the rural community of Ahualoa with her husband. Her work has been exhibited in Hong Kong and Japan and is many private collections in Hawaii and the U.S. For more information about the Volcano Art Center, visit www.volcanoartcenter. org. CREATIONS From page 4 Glass vessel by Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross. Photo courtesy of SARAH ANDERSON
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