Art on the Zoo Fence.
Art on the Zoo Fence has such a unique location and an intriguing concept; a vision of artists sat in their fold-away outdoor chairs, some perched under umbrellas - which was just as visually appeasing as the art they had created. I strolled through their constructed corridor of various sized canvas prints, displayed and tied to the wire fencing of the Honolulu Zoo. It was a lovely experience, I visited Art on the Zoo Fence on Saturday 17th September 2016. The weather was not the best as it was overcast and tried to rain for the majority of the day. Bad weather didn't stop the exhibition, most art was kept dry under the protection of banyan tree canopy that formed above. Most Artist were happy to sit and monitor there collections as patrons strolled by, but if you pause long enough to admire their work, you might be lucky enough to talk story with the artists themselves. This kind of direct interaction with the artist is one of the events biggest draw cards. Usually if art is sold from a gallery you often converse with the curator rather then the creator. Being able to engage with the artist and ask what, why and how they came up with their designs is a great opportunity I was lucky enough to speak to one of the artist 'Jgenus' (pictured above). He resides Waikiki, and has a BA in Studio Art and a Masters in Fine Art. His art addresses the alternate reality of human existence; one that is not tangible or physical. His says his focus is more visceral and emotional and the feelings of bliss and fear, loneliness, calm melancholy and excitement are commonly portrayed by his subjects. Mainly he is drawn to themes of landscapes, the homeless, and island visitors. What I found most interesting was that he draws from personal experiences
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Nicole
11/27/2016 08:16:19 pm
I love that you are drawing attention to local vendors with great talent! I think the artists behind these works of art deserve more of it. I've passed the art on the zoo fence before accidentally, and it was a pleasant surprise to check out. Have you bought any art from there before?
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VICTORIA VERLEYSEN
12/9/2016 12:18:06 am
This is awesome and i would love to attend this and possible put some of my work up. I look for places to show some of my paintings as well as photographs but i haven't done much to do something like this or a gallery. I will definitely be looking into doing this in the near future.
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