Title: ‘Hibiscus, No. 5’

Series/Location: Kauai, I Love You, Kauai, Hawai’i

Size: 19×13 in (48.2×33cm)

Date Created: November 29th, 2020

Medium: Pigment on Museum Archival Parchment

Editions: Signed 1 of 30 Edition Unframed

Description: Every ruffled petal, every filament of stamen, appears carved from living color, a quiet declaration of life’s fragile brilliance. The dark background acts as a void, amplifying the flower’s presence as both subject and symbol.

“In ancient Hawai‘i, red hibiscus—known as ʻkōkioʻula—was considered sacred to Pele, goddess of fire and volcanoes. Traditionally worn behind the ear, the flower symbolized love, beauty, and inner strength. Today, the hibiscus remains a cultural emblem and a call to protect native flora threatened by habitat loss and invasive species.” — National Tropical Botanical Garden Archives, Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i