"Nani (the Humpback Whale) pays homage to the resilient spirit of Lahaina through the majestic form of a whale, a symbol of protection and ancestral guidance in Native Hawaiian culture. Created with charcoal from wildfires and water from the Pacific Ocean, Nani embodies the strength drawn from both devastation and the surrounding water. Set against the backdrop of the Makali'i constellation, rendered in Maui flowers, this artwork reflects the enduring light of hope and the promise of finding our way home, even in the darkest times."
- Jana Ireijo
- Nani: Journeys of Hope
- Wildfire charcoal, red dirt, saltwater from Kaimana Beach, acrylic paint
- Subject Matter: Whale