Ka 'ike o ka Moana: The Knowledge of the Ocean

Umami was invited to submit an artwork for a show called "Ka 'ike o ka Moana:  The Knowledge of the Ocean."  The works had to be themed on "the ocean."   Here's Umami's painting . . . if you think it looks raw in the photo, it's even raw-er in real life . . .

"All Tomorrow's Parties"

It's called "All Tomorrow's Parties" because, well, Umami really likes (1) the Velvet Underground song of the same name and (2) the William Gibson novel of the same name.  And, especially, the song lyric:

"And where will she go and what shall she do When midnight comes around"

Because, eventually, midnight will come around for the oceans and, then, where will we go and what shall we do when they're gone and the painting tries to ask that (but not answer it).   Yes, Umami's really a leftist hippie environmentalist at heart.

It'll be interesting to see what other people did.

Here's the show flyer . . . reception is June 14.  There's some nice entertainment and Umami might be prowling the pupu line.  Should be pretty cool.

Ka 'ike o ka Moana:  The Knowledge of the Ocean
Honolulu Hale Courtyard
530 South King Street