WEST HAWAII TODAY | BIG ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT SCENE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2017 | 7 this event,” she said. “Ellen Crocker is up stairs where she will be doing her sumi-e paintings and there’s also a marvelous weaver (Kim Thompson) and one of our potters who does amazing things like masks working. It is a nice play they have in which to show their work.” Another must-stop, she said, is at Salmon’s house in Napoopoo where the artist, known as Kona Clive Tiki, creates modern tiki woodwork. “It’s a tree house and the last stop on Napoopoo (Road). He has built his house out of local wood and it’s very ‘tiki’ in construction — it’s just a fascinating place to see, as well as to see the tikis that he’s making,” she said. Salmon, who goes by Kona Clive Tiki, is excited to welcome visitors to his home for a second straight year to see not only his studio, but also his gallery and home, which incorporates his artwork into its design. “That’s what makes (the tour) so special and unique for people,” he said. “Anyone can go to a gallery and look at things on the wall, but to see where people actually do their work, well, that’s more interesting in my mind.” Salmon is currently working on a couple of projects, but likely will not be in action on the days of the tour because his work is “noisy and messy, not like painting a picture.” He also knows he won’t have much time. “I never had a chance to stop talking with people, I just talked for two days straight — it was a great experience,” he said. “I was very pleased that so many people came by.” And it’s that ability to talk with people and make connections that has made taking part in the nonprofit’s annual studio tour worthwhile, he said, noting that it’s really given him the exposure he was looking for. It’s also about supporting the art scene in South Kona. “We’ve gotten great exposure,” he said. “I think this year’s probably going to surpass the last couple of years and just go on and on.” Maps are available in SOKO brochures, Blue Ginger Gallery in Kainaliu, concierge desks at local hotels, Kona eateries, and at each artist’s venue. The map can also be viewed online at www.sokoartists.com. Info: www.sokoartists. com and www.facebook.com/ SOKOSouthKonaArtistCollective. ■ SOKO: CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Ellen Crocker’s “Box #2” is shown. A variety of weavings by Kim Thompson. COURTESY PHOTOS/SPECIAL TO WEST HAWAII TODAY “Flat Globe,” an assemblage piece by Peter Underwood. 39’ KAWAIHAE BERTH ad 100954820-01 ad 100952854-01 W/ CORPORATION, COMMERCIAL & MOORING PERMITS. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a commercial charter business in the new south basin at Kawaihae small boat harbor. This new harbor facility features brand new restrooms and a gated fl oating dock with 24 berths. This berth can accommodate a vessel of up to 39 feet in length and a 14 foot beam. Currently all the berths are full in this beautiful new facility. Don’t miss this chance to obtain the only commercial berth available in South Kohala. Asking $95,000 More information visit www.pacifi cboatsales.com or call 329-4066
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