Papa Mu Gallery honors Hawaiian culture and tradition

BIG ISLAND WEEKLY
March 16, 2011

"Pono" by Keoni Alvarez

HAWAII - Upon walking into the Papa Mu Gallery, which is located near the center court area in the Prince Kuhio Plaza, you cannot help but feel the mana (power) emanating from this sacred art gallery. At the heart of this gallery lives the "Papamu," a grid of geometric design etched with holes in the surface of pahoehoe (flat, ropy lava), symbolizing a great time of transformation and success. In just six months of opening their doors at their Prince Kuhio Plaza location, the Papa Mu Gallery has been blessed with an enthusiastic response from the community. What once started (four years ago) with only four core artists has quickly grown into a network of 45 Native Hawaiian artists sharing their joy for cultural expression through various art mediums. [link]