Exhibition: October 10 – November 15, 2026
Artist Reception:
October 10, 3 – 5 pm
“E Ola Mau Ka Nani Nei”
Rooted in the spirit of Hawaiʻi, this exhibition honors the enduring presence of beauty in all its forms — natural, cultural, and deeply human. E Ola Mau Ka Nani Nei invites viewers to pause, breathe, and recognize the timeless elegance woven through everyday life. Each artwork becomes a reminder that beauty is not fleeting but alive, resilient, and ever‑growing. “Forever Beauty” celebrates this truth with a collection that uplifts, inspires, and reconnects us to what is most essential.
Irina V. Place
Artist Statement
Living on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, my artwork bridges the fluid nature of watercolor with the deep philosophies of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) and culture. I interpret these indigenous concepts through a comparative prism of global folk traditions and mythology. Watercolor’s translucent layers mirror the island’s volcanic landscape and Pacific currents, while mixed mediums provide structure. My paintings honor this sacred spirit of place, revealing the universal syntax of human storytelling.
Biography
Irina V. Place is a Big Island artist whose creativity is steeped in her knowledge of folk traditions and mythologies from around the world. She works in a variety of mediums, often bending their capabilities. Watercolor is her main medium. Her works have been acquired by individual and corporate collectors in the US and abroad as well as Hawaii State Foundation for Culture and the Arts. She displays her art at the Firehouse Gallery, Waimea.
Tatiana Lyskova
Artist Statement
My art is inspired by the rich and ever-changing world around me, where ordinary moments can reveal unexpected beauty and a touch of magic. Through my work, I hope to share a sense of wonder and encourage others to appreciate the small, meaningful details that surround them. My art explores the meeting point between reality and magic, where light, color, and emotion come together to reveal the beauty and spirit within the world around us.
Biography
Tatiana Lyskova is a fine artist (BA, Moscow State University of Printing Arts). She is an award-winning illustrator and printmaker. Her works in painting, printmaking, and graphic design. She is an active member of SF art community. She belongs to following organizations including the Shipyard Artists, CSP, International Federation of Artists, UNESCO. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Bay Area, and she was artist-in-residence at the Fine Arts Museums of SF, including the de Young & the Legion of Honor. She is actively involved in the Big Island art community and Firehouse Gallery in Waimea.
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