This work pays homage to the enduring spirit of Polynesian wayfinding and the legendary double-hulled canoe, Hokuleʻa. At its heart are three traditional sail forms, inspired by archival illustrations at the Bishop Museum in Honolulu—visual echoes of the navigators who read wind, stars, and swells to traverse vast oceans. Set against a layered pattern evoking water, mountains, and sky, the sails represent not only physical journeys but also cultural resilience and ancestral memory. Created during the artist’s research for Patagonia’s book on Hokuleʻa’s worldwide voyage, the piece weaves historical reference with contemporary technique, honoring a legacy still very much alive.
- Subject Matter: Polynesian Wayfaring Sails and Polynesian Wave Pattern
- Reproductions: Available
- Collections: Waypoints and Nautical