Aloha Tokyo! We were so happy to head back to Japan! it had been way to long and we had a blast seeing all of our old fans and new. This year we got to create the poster art for the Hawaiian Event in Ebisu. It was pretty amazing seeing the poster art all throughout the subway system in Tokyo. We also had the opportunity to make the events large mural which was on primary display throughout the festival. During the 3 day event we even did some original live artwork for collectors. It was such a blast and we look forward to going back to aloha Tokyo 2020.
New Welzie Art Gallery Opening at the Andaz Resort at Wailea, Maui
Aloha! We are so stoked to announce the opening of our first Welzie Art Gallery June 22nd from 3-6 pm. I’m sure we will be there all night, but come on down to beautiful Wailea and celebrate this life long dream. We will be showing a bunch of new works and sculpture, along with a raffle every hour and even limited edition silkscreen prints for all attendees. Come join the Welzie family for a night of fun. Aloha!
Andaz Maui and Welzie have collaborated to open a new Welzie Art Gallery and a unique Artist in Residency Program at the luxury resort. The new gallery will be showcasing exclusive artworks by Hawaii's premiere resin artist.
Who: Welzie
What: Art Gallery Grand Opening
Where: Andaz Resort at Wailea Maui
When: June 22, 3-6pm and probably later :)
New Display at Whaler's General Store
We are so stoked to collaborate with the wonderful people at Whalers General Stores in Haleiwa, Waikiki and Maui. You will find exclusive items like tote bags, trucker hats, shirts and prints. Stop in and get yourself some great gifts for all your friends!
New Art Studio!
So Stoked! We moved our little art studio from the beach down at Pipeline up to the quiet hills of Pupukea overlooking Oahu's North Shore. The Beach Studio was amazing but we were busting at the seams and spending more time organizing than anything else.
Up in Pupukea with plenty of space to create but a lot of work was needed to get back to work. We powered hard for a week and made it happen. New walls, door, paint, lights, tables, racks. I'm exhausted but it was worth it. I would do surgery in there but its perfect for having some fun making art.
Check out the little video where I give you a little tour of the space in progress.
Don't forget to schedule a studio visit while your up on Oahu's North Shore. email: chieko.welzieart@gmail.com or call 808-638-0308
Here is the garage before we moved in. Not a lot of creative energy going on so it needed a revamp.
So much more space to spread out and work on a body of work.
A work bench! look at all this space! Now I can have projects last a while.
The Brightside Gallery Annual Group Show
Wow such a fun night! The Brightside gallery group show is always a great time. Kate Enoka, the owner and curator of the gallery has a fabulous collection of artists and everyone brings new and inspiring work for the show. We look forward to coming back to Kauai every year to see our creative friends and talk story. Kate does such a fantastic job organizing, hanging, curating and making sure everyone has a good time. She is really the star of the show because without passionate people like her, all of us artists would just be home at our studio with no one to share our work. Thank you Kate!
Here is the Artist Line Up:
Camille Izumi’s abstract underwater figures are eye catching beauties. Strong pallet knife work with bright blues and aqua create water where floating characters appear weightless in unflattering positions viewed from below. Her works has a very contemporary feel but also timeless as well. I really enjoy her work and can’t wait to get one for our home someday.
Here's Grant Peacoff putting a final varnish on his new piece.
Grant Peacoff delivered a couple big beauties as always. His new landscapes of Kauai are just showstoppers. I’m loving his bold geometric brush strokes and his use of highlights to capture the radiance and mana of the Garden Isle. The large pieces just look amazing and showcase the power and beauty of the islands.
Nathan layman’s wood wave carvings are being taken to a whole new level and it’s really cool seeing his work evolve. One of the new pieces he brought in was carved to encompass the grain of the wood to look like waves rolling in up the beach. His 3 dimensional pieces are getting deeper and more dramatic. I can’t help but look into the carved out barrel of the wave and stick my hand behind the lips of the breaking waves. I’m still a curious kid at heart.
Tim Saunders metal work is so cool. I love all his work but there was one little fish that had a big nut for its eye that had so much personality. It was like the fish was staring out and watching me all night I just loved it.
And of course Heather Brown and the Captin, you can’t have an art show in Hawaii without the “Godmother of Surf Art”. Chris and Heather are such an amazing team. Although they couldn't make it to the show their work stood in their place and brought happy vibes to the Hanapepe Gallery.
Kate Enoka in her Brightside Gallery
The Brightside gallery has such a good vibes and all the artists involved show so well together. I feel so fortunate to be able to show work here alongside these wonderful creators. The group show has become an annual event and we are looking to next year already. Till next time!
-Welzie
Hawaii Luxury Magazine X WELZIE
Super stoked on this article by Lindsey Kesel in HiLuxury magazine. It’s always a little nerve racking reading about myself, it definitely brings out a hint of insecurity. Luckily for me Kesel did a great job in exposing my inspiration, growing up with art and how my passion for art has lead me to where I am today.
And of course, Jack Johnson on the cover! Wow! Feeling lucky. Thanks HiLuxury Magazine :)
-Welzie
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8mmrv4pdcjrzwee/Arts%20from%20HILux_2018%20FebMar%20FINAL%20PRINT%20spreads.pdf?dl=0
