Artist: Siwa Allred
Title: Haku Lei
Medium: Watercolor and Pen
Size: 11" X 14"
Price: $450
About the Artwork: A haku is a lei made to be worn on the head. In Hawaii, leis are a sign of Aloha and are usually worn and gifted as a form of celebration or welcome. They are most often used at weddings and graduations but don't actually need a special occasion. My sisters and I made many hakus and leis back when we lived in Hawaii, and though not as often, we still make the occasional haku here in Utah.
About the Artist:
Siwa Allred is a multimedia artist who uses her art to share her love for her Polynesian culture and for the Pacific Islands where she was raised. Her work is inspired by the plants and animals found in the islands as well as by traditional Polyneisan designs and practices.
