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MIDPARK KOINOBORI COLLECTION

06

Artists in Hawaii

Students at the University of Hawai'i*, which is a partner of the TOKYO MIDTOWN AWARD,
and artists who are alumni of the university.
* Art and Art History Department, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa

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Hawaii x Nippon Kodomo Konnection

Hawaii x Nippon Kodomo Konnection

To show the future generation of kids in both Hawaii & Japan what a deep and loving connection we have across the Pacific. 【Created in 2020】

Andrew Imamura / Graphic designer
Aside from my day job, I am a printmaker, illustrator & kiri-e artist based out of Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Hanakotoba

Hanakotoba

This koinobori incorporates a chrysanthemum and crane for longevity and a lotus and phoenix for rebirth. 【Created in 2020】

Ariana Hirata / Art student (Bachelor's degree)
Ariana Hirata was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, and is inspired by the Japanese “language of flowers.”
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Koi o Mānoa

Koi o Mānoa

Mānoa is a wide valley in Honolulu blessed with abundant rain, wind, and a lush variety of plants, it is also where I spent much of my childhood and currently reside. My koinobori features Polynesian introduced plants traditionally grown in the valley for centuries, kalo (taro) and ʻuala (sweet potato) as well as brush strokes and colors representing the famous winds and rains of Mānoa. 【Created in 2020】

Brady Evans / Illustrator
Brady Evans is a comic artist and illustrator born, raised, and working in Honolulu, Hawaii. He enjoys creating stories and characters that draw on folklore from around the world as well as his own experiences and family stories.
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Ka lele manu

Ka lele manu

This design was inspired by the birds of Hawai’i: the ʻIo, Manu-o-ku, ʻIwa, Moli, Aeʻo, ʻAlae ʻula, ʻAmakihi, and the ʻIʻiwi. 【Created in 2020】

Caitlyn Tully / Art student (Bachelor's degree)
Caitlyn Tully was born and raised in Kaneʻohe, learning about native birds and the folklore about them.
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A Journey Through the Heart of California

A Journey Through the Heart of California

Ellyn’s koinobori is a tribute to the Central Coast, with its deep-blue ocean and green cliffs, and its golden hills and purple mountains. 【Created in 2020】

Ellyn Clardy / Art student (Bachelor's degree)
Ellyn Clardy grew up along the Central Coast of California and incorporates its landscapes in her work.
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Kayamanan

Kayamanan

“Kayamanan” means treasure. This koinobori features fruits of Hawaii and the Philippines, treasures of the natural world. 【Created in 2020】

Genevieve Layante / Art student (Bachelor's degree)
Genevieve Layante was born in the Philippines but moved to Maui, Hawaii at the age of four, and grew up there.
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Karakuri Koi

Karakuri Koi

This design shows fish working together to pilot a mechanical fish like a submarine, emphasizing ideas of cooperation and friendship. 【Created in 2020】

Jana Sasaki / Art student (Bachelor's degree)
Jana Sasaki is an artist with a lifelong interest in toys, mechanisms, and the mysteries of the unseen.
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Magagandang ala-ala

Magagandang ala-ala

The design focuses on two regions within the Island of Luzon, the Cordillera Region and Metro Manila Capital Region. 【Created in 2020】

Judy Benosa / Art student (Bachelor's degree)
Judy Benosa is a Filipina artist born and raised on O’ahu, who explores the history and culture of the Philippines in her work.
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Stone / Sky

Stone / Sky

The two sides of the fish demonstrate interrelationship of the physical world, and the world of the spirit. 【Created in 2020】

Kamran Samimi / Artist
Kamran Samimi grew up in the countryside of Hawai'i, and finds his artistic inspiration from nature.
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River’s Dandelion

River’s Dandelion

This design combines the koinobori design and the childhood joy of making wishes. The work unifies a fish and a child blowing on a dandelion with a transition into shooting stars. 【Created in 2020】

Kimberlie Wong / Illustrator
Kimberlie Wong is a Hawaii based freelance illustrator and co-founder of Two Hold Studios LLC, a ceramic design studio.
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Hāloanakalaukapalili

Hāloanakalaukapalili

The Story of Hāloanakalaukapalili is a Hawaiian origin story of the first Hawaiian and his older brother who became the first kalo plant. Kalo or taro is very significant to Hawaiian people. This story is connected to a way of life that Hawaiians follow, which is if you take care of the land, your brother, then he will take care of you. I chose to make my design about this story because to me kalo is a symbol of sustainability and of children. It takes 9 months for a plant to be ready to be harvested, just like a human baby to be born. I think of each kalo plant as a child and after cultivativating kalo myself, I realized the process is just like raising a child, it isn’t an easy task and takes a lot of care, time, and consideration, but it gives many rewards. It is important to remember that in order to ensure prosperity for future generations, we must first take care of our Earth as if it were a part of our family, our brother, our mother, our child. 【Created in 2020】

Lacie Ancog / Artist
Lacie Ancog graduated from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa with a Bachelor's degree in Art in the Fall of 2019. She is a mixed race filipina and was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii. She draws inspiration from nature and environmental ethics in her work and also focuses on issues and topics relevant to Hawai‘i and it’s native and non-native species of plants and animals.
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Dreamy clouds

Dreamy clouds

A fun, playful design created as a simple distillation of the artist’s childhood memories to hopefully be enjoyed by children and adults alike. 【Created in 2020】

Michelle Harada / Independent artist
Michelle Harada is a visual artist based in Honolulu, Hawaii who works primarily in collage and fiber. Their art references motifs and memories from the artist’s childhood as a means of processing and coping with the seemingly endless stream of current day issues.
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Grow to Greatness!

Grow to Greatness!

For children to be able to experience healthy and meaningful growth, both physical and mental. Like the koi that ascended Ryumon, I hope that the children can achieve greatness and prosperity through their good health. 【Created in 2020】

Nadine Yokotaka / Illustrator
Nadine Yokotaka is an illustrator based in Honolulu, Hawai’i. She is interested in children’s book illustration and other narrative illustration.
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Untitled

Untitled

No description 【Created in 2020】

Noah Matteucci / Printmaker
Noah Matteucci is an artist & printmaker based in the United States Pacific Northwest. He graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa in 2013.
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Bridge to the Starry Sky

Bridge to the Starry Sky

"Bridge to the Starry Sky" reimagines the legend of Orihime the seamstress and Hikoboshi the cow herder. 【Created in 2020】

Preston Slhavong / Art student (Bachelor's degree)
Preston Slhavong grew up on O’ahu, valuing the close bonds he developed with family and friends.
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Makaleha… to Wonder at; to Admire

Makaleha… to Wonder at; to Admire

Depicting the Makaleha hiking trail on Kaua’i, this koinobori describes both a walk through nature’s beauty and a spiritual journey of the soul. 【Created in 2020】

Rochelle Dela Cruz / Art student (Bachelor's degree)
Rochelle Dela Cruz was born and raised on the island of Kaua’i.
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Adinkrahene

Adinkrahene

The symbols pictured, known as Adinkra, represent concepts like abundance, hope, good energy and creativity. In West African folklore, there is a tale of a spider named Anansi who wished to share stories with all people of the world. This design encompasses Salia’s belief that anything can be done through creativity and the importance of sharing one’s good fortune to make an impact on the world. 【Created in 2020】

Salia Mislang-Darden / Art student (Bachelor's degree)
Salia Mislang-Darden is an artist of West African descent who is inspired by fabrics and patterns of the Ashanti tribe.
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‘Ulu

‘Ulu

In Hawaiian myth, a father saved his family from famine, by transforming into a ‘ulu tree. The ‘ulu represents humanity, nourishment & life. 【Created in 2020】

Sheanae Tam / Artist
Sheanae Tam is a Hawai‘i based artist, and often uses imagery of local scenes, foods, and objects within her art.
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Genki Boy

Genki Boy

This koinobori design represents the Japanese elementary students. I created this design as a personal wish for them to always be healthy and grow as successful and high-spirited individuals. 【Created in 2020】

Shimizu Carley / Digital artist
Carley Shimizu is a Japanese American artist based in Hawaii who graduated from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa with a bachelor’s in fine arts. Carley’s drawings are influenced by cartoons from her childhood and her love for comics. Carley mainly works with her iPad on Procreate creating digital drawings and slice of life comics.
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Keiki Fish

Keiki Fish

Starting with the eye, the scales are small like a child. They then branch out and begin to grow, developing a bolder color. Once their peak is reached, they slowly descend, losing their vibrance until they fade away. The cycle repeats. 【Created in 2020】

Taylor Oishi / Media specialist
Taylor Oishi is a Honolulu based artist who enjoys animation, illustration, video, music, and design.
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