COMMITTED TO THE ARTS & CULTURE OF HAWAII

The Halepuna Waikiki Public Art Collection

Contemporary art is featured throughout the hotel, showcasing the works of selected artists, indicated a sense of place, influenced by Hawaii’s environment, exclusively commissioned for Halepuna.

Surfboard Underwater by John Hook

In-Room Artwork

Every guest room and suite contains a unique photo by local photographers depicting the life and culture of Hawaii and specific places on Oahu.
Pualani I & II by Jisoo Boggs

Pualani I & II by Jisoo Boggs

"Pualani I and II are inspired by morning glory flowers growing low on the beach. Each ceramic element of the Pualani series is in conversation with the Jisoo’s wider series of ceramic installations.
Composition by Tadashi Sato

Composition by Tadashi Sato

Tadashi Sato is considered one of Hawaii’s most accomplished artists. His work became more abstract in later years as Hawaii’s natural environment, especially the sea, increasingly became the subject of his art
Mercurials Mauka I & II by Jonathan Swanz

Mercurials Mauka I & II by Jonathan Swanz

Jeremy Swanz's intention in making the Mercurials is to suggest conscious transition, the act of moving between points with intention and awareness.
Falls by John Okulick

Falls by John Okulick

Okulick for the first time combines large-scale charcoal drawings of images of water. Each drawing depicts the water juxtaposed with an object -- some related to water and travel.
Blue Ocean Moons by David Kuraoka

Blue Ocean Moons by David Kuraoka

Blue Ocean Moons suggests abstraction of patterns of light reflecting on the moving surface of water, perhaps a tidal pool.

‘Opihi Village by Christopher Edwards

Christopher Edwards makes biomorphic sculptures inspired by the algorithmic patterns and geometry of nature.
Knots by Aaron Padilla, 2011, Wood

Knots by Aaron Padilla

The sculpture series "Knots" is based on Padilla's childhood memories of learning how to tie fishing hooks from his father.