■ Aupuni Mō‘ī o Hawai‘i (Kingdom of Hawai‘i)

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Details

Exhibition
Installation
Large-scale Print

Overview

The Heirloom Kapa quilt, created in 1910, served as the foundation for this wallpaper installation. Measuring 7.8 × 4.2 metres, the work responds to the recurring crown motif traditionally associated with Hawaiian royal power and authority. Within the quilt, however, the crown becomes a symbol of independence, resilience and self-determination, reflecting the strength of the Hawaiian people during resistance to the overthrow of the monarchy.
The wallpaper draws from the formal shapes of Hawai‘i’s eight main islands; Hawai‘i, Maui, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, Ni‘ihau and Kaho‘olawe. Through reconfiguration and juxtaposition, these forms create a terrazzo-like pattern language. Colour also plays a symbolic role, incorporating the official colour associated with each island.
The installation offers a contemporary interpretation of the Heirloom Kapa quilt, honouring Hawaiian cultural history while acknowledging the enduring significance of its visual language and craftsmanship.

Best Awards, Gold