Architects as Artists

The second ‘Architects as Artists’ exhibition hosted by Downtown Art Center aims to give the public insight into the minds of Architects and their inspiration.

Artistic works on display at the Architects as Artists exhibit

Featuring a combination of 32 architects based in Honolulu, the exhibit showcases their artistic works using a wide variety of mediums including ceramics, watercolour paintings, photographs, metal and glass. 

The exhibit aims to draw attention to architecture, architects, architecture-related professionals and students in Hawaiʻi with the goal of evoking a deeper understanding of their sources of inspiration.

Notable featured artists include retired architect and watercolour painter Spencer Chang with his depictions of places in Honolulu, and vice chair and principal-in-charge of the interior design division at G70 Design ceramicist Gary Yee with his works such as ‘Hiki Mai The Arrival’ and ‘No Mas.’

Artistic works on display at the Architects as Artists exhibit

Varying from 3D artwork such as Keith Kalanialohaikau’inohea Cockett’s: ‘Stone newa,’ ‘Pololu’ and ‘Kauai style pahoa’ to sentiment-evoking paintings such as retired landscape architect Dwayne Adams’ ‘Upena i’a.’

The Architects as Artists exhibit will be available for free public viewing from Friday, Jan. 6 through Friday, Feb. 5 at the Downtown Art Center. The First Friday closing reception will be held in the gallery Friday, Feb. 3  from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Keith Kalanialohaikau’inohea Cockett’s ‘Stone newa,’ ‘Pololu’ and ‘Kauai style pahoa’