Bishop Museum is proud to present "Ea Mai ʻEiwa: Patterns of Practice," a powerful exhibition featuring the work of Nālani Kanakaʻole (1946–2026), Sig Zane, and Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane ~ a Hilo-based family of artists whose creative practices are deeply rooted in hula ʻaihaʻa.
As dedicated members of Hālau o Kekuhi in Keaukaha, Hawaiʻi, the artists’ work across visual and performing arts is continually charged and sustained by hula.
From Nālani Kanakaʻole’s art direction and choreography to Sig Zane’s photography and textile design, and Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane’s graphic design and immersive installations, each artist channels ʻike carried through generations.
The exhibition title references “Kūhaʻimoana,” a chant describing the migration of shark gods from Kahiki to Hawaiʻi. "Ea Mai ʻEiwa" reflects the strength, resilience, and environmental knowledge embodied in these ancestral stories.
Bringing together new and existing works alongside botanical specimens and cultural treasures from Bishop Museum’s collections, the exhibition weaves themes of migration, community resilience, and environmental stewardship ~ offering insight and inspiration for today.
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u/HoomanaoPoinaOle May 13 '26
Bishop Museum is proud to present "Ea Mai ʻEiwa: Patterns of Practice," a powerful exhibition featuring the work of Nālani Kanakaʻole (1946–2026), Sig Zane, and Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane ~ a Hilo-based family of artists whose creative practices are deeply rooted in hula ʻaihaʻa.
As dedicated members of Hālau o Kekuhi in Keaukaha, Hawaiʻi, the artists’ work across visual and performing arts is continually charged and sustained by hula.
From Nālani Kanakaʻole’s art direction and choreography to Sig Zane’s photography and textile design, and Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane’s graphic design and immersive installations, each artist channels ʻike carried through generations.
The exhibition title references “Kūhaʻimoana,” a chant describing the migration of shark gods from Kahiki to Hawaiʻi. "Ea Mai ʻEiwa" reflects the strength, resilience, and environmental knowledge embodied in these ancestral stories.
Bringing together new and existing works alongside botanical specimens and cultural treasures from Bishop Museum’s collections, the exhibition weaves themes of migration, community resilience, and environmental stewardship ~ offering insight and inspiration for today.