Big Island artist Michael Mortara, of 2400 Fahrenheit studio in Volcano, is among three Hawaii artists who will be honored during the Hawaii Craftsmen 48th Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition Oct. 27 to Nov. 20 in Honolulu.
Big Island artist Michael Mortara, of 2400 Fahrenheit studio in Volcano, is among three Hawaii artists who will be honored during the Hawaii Craftsmen 48th Annual Statewide Juried Exhibition Oct. 27 to Nov. 20 in Honolulu.
Hawaii Craftsmen recognizes three statewide members as invited artists who represent various media with their work and who have contributed to the Hawaii art community at large. Besides Mortara, Oahu woodworker Sharon Doughtie and Oahu ceramist Joey Chiarello will be honored.
Mortara and his wife, Misato, have been making glass together for more than 20 years. Originally from Oahu, they opened their studio in Volcano in 2000. Their work is found in private collections worldwide, including the collections of the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, The Contemporary Museum of Honolulu, Four Seasons Hotel, Hilton Hotels, and the National Park Service.
The Volcano Village 2400 Fahrenheit gallery/studio is open to the public 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Thursday through Monday. It is open Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment.
Call the studio at 985-8667 for more information.
For more information about the statewide juried exhibition, visit www.hawaiicraftsmen.org.