Harbor Gallery in Kawaihae will host a reception this evening for Big Island artist Kristi Kranz.
Harbor Gallery in Kawaihae will host a reception this evening for Big Island artist Kristi Kranz.
Meet the artist from 6-8 p.m. at the gallery located between Cafe Pesto and Kohala Divers in the Kawaihae Shopping Center. Those who purchase one of her original paintings will receive a copy of her new book, “Kristi Kranz, Paintings from Three Decades.” Refreshments and light pupu will be served during the reception.
Kranz is a longtime resident whose lifetime passion for painting is inspired by the natural beauty around her. Her silk wall hangings, framed paintings and shoji screens depict luminous visions of lush hideaways, waterfalls, lily ponds, native flowers, hula dancers and playful honu as well as powerful images of Pele and the spiritual side of Hawaiian culture. Her latest endeavor is paintings of local birds and groupings along with pueo, io, and iiwi. She also recently completed pa’u rider and new koi fish pieces.
Most of her pieces are one-of-a-kind originals, but she has produced a limited number of giclee prints of a few of the images for clients who just want a small taste of her artwork.
The gallery is open 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.
Info: 882-1510, www.harborgallery.biz or e-mail gunner@harborgallery.biz. ■