Pow Wow Hawaii 2013: Day 1
Pow Wow Hawaii has been my favorite event for the past 3 years & because this week-long event only happens once a year, it makes the wait worthwhile. Pow Wow Hawaii is an opportunity for the public to interact with local & international artists who collaborate to create works of street art for everyone to enjoy; it’s an amazing experience being able to witness art being manifested before your eyes.
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Yesterday was the first time, I witnessed those familiar Pow Wow Hawaii murals being buffed (painted over in graffiti terms), it made my heart drop & reminded me of the bittersweet feeling of starting all over after the end of a romantic relationship; you know you’ll never be able to completely erase your past, but deep down inside, you know something beautiful can develop, if you’re willing to try.
Despite my initial sadness, I’m positive this year’s Pow Wow will be bigger & better than ever; I’m excited to see how drawings from sketchbooks are reconstructed on wall canvases. Pow Wow Hawaii is a great opportunity for art lovers to meet new people, besides the artists, you have the chance to talk with other photographers, videographers & even some bloggers.
My favorite part about kicking off Pow Wow Hawaii was being able to connect with old friends, discussing art with some new friends & finally being able to meet one of my favorite local artists: Kris Goto. Thank you Kris for allowing me to help buff the wall you’re working & even letting me to be part of your artwork, I can’t wait to see the final product. If you weren’t able to check out the official start of Pow Wow Hawaii 2013, don’t worry, you have plenty of time to view artists working on murals throughout Kaka’ako neighborhood. If you’re not able to attend due to work/school, connect with Pow Wow Hawaii on their social media networks to view artwork in progress.
Originally published on February 12, 2013.
