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Andrea Pro
Art
Andrea Pro’s artwork is a visual story invoking the spiritual essence of the land, sea, flora and culture of Hawaii. Her work is widely celebrated for its distinctive nuanced color palette and intricate layers of texture and graphic detail.
Carved blocks (woodblock / woodcut) and a mastery of traditional printmaking techniques lay the powerful foundation for Andrea’s richly textured fine art prints and original handmade textile designs, allowing her to communicate the awe and wonder of the islands she adores.
Andrea offers art licensing of her designs, as well as commissioned art.
She joyfully invites collaboration with interior designers, architects and product developers.
My creative life showed up early in my dreams as a young child. I had a recurring dream, that ended when I was about five, of a stout tree growing up through the center of my hobbit house. I swoon over trees to this day. Trees are my celebrities! They show up in my art as portraits, in landscapes, interacting with the sky and clouds, as key features of ecosystems, and as generous hosts to the birds and insects of Hawaii.
Following the bread-crumb trail to my calling in art was a long twisty-turny journey. In college I had success with black and white photography, but let it go when my son was born. In 1997 I took a woodcut printmaking workshop, and knew instantly that I’d found my medium and lifelong passion. That was a well-spent weekend! I soon found a teacher, master printmaker Hiroki Morinoue, and over the next few years learned the art and craft of woodcut printmaking.
Following the bread-crumb trail to my calling in art was a long twisty-turny journey. In college I had success with black and white photography, but let it go when my son was born. In 1997 I took a woodcut printmaking workshop, and knew instantly that I’d found my medium and lifelong passion. That was a well-spent weekend! I soon found a teacher, master printmaker Hiroki Morinoue, and over the next few years learned the art and craft of woodcut printmaking.
My focus on Hawaiian native species started with my fascination depicting the form and textures of plants, as I learned to create multiple-block woodcut prints. Then through volunteering with conservation organizations I came to understand that Hawaii is unofficially known as the endangered species capitol of the world. When I grasped the scale of extinction occurring and the predictions for the future, I felt devastated. A strong desire to “malama,” the Hawaiian word for help, began to take root in my soul.
As I planted trees and collected seeds, I listened to biologists, ornithologists and entomologists share what they know. I soon began creating a body of art featuring the delicate environment of Hawaii and organizing exhibitions and projects to support conservation organizations.
As I planted trees and collected seeds, I listened to biologists, ornithologists and entomologists share what they know. I soon began creating a body of art featuring the delicate environment of Hawaii and organizing exhibitions and projects to support conservation organizations.
My art is about conveying the essence of Hawaii that often goes unnoticed. Amid the bright plumeria, ginger and plethora of imported plants, the more modest ‘ohi’a, wiliwili, koa and ilima don’t always command admiration. Native birds, like the ‘i’iwi and apapane are often out of sight in their shrinking territories higher on the mountain, and hence, out of mind. It’s my passion and job description to notice, learn and share about these important species. Whether you live in Hawaii, or have been a visitor, I hope to share the life of this land in a way
that is engaging and inspiring for you.
that is engaging and inspiring for you.
HOME DECOR
Botanical pillow covers, wallpaper, fabric and home furnishings for tabletop, bedding and walls.
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EDUCATION
1998 – 2007 Printmaking Studies with Master Printmaker Hiroki Morinoue and others
1981 B.A. Anthropology, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Honolulu Printmakers Association
Volcano Art Center
South Kona Artists Collective
Society for Kona’s Education and Art
My art is exhibited at these fine art galleries:On Hawaii Island:
Volcano Art Center Gallery, Volcano
Bldg, 42,
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718
808-967-7565
Glyph Gallery, Holualoa
76-5933 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Holualoa HI 96725
808-769-1550
The Gallery of Great Things, Waimea
65-1279 Kawaihae Rd Suite #113
Kamuela, HI 96743
808-885-7706
Nalu Builds
94 Ponahawai Street
Hilo, HI 96720
1998 – 2007 Printmaking Studies with Master Printmaker Hiroki Morinoue and others
1981 B.A. Anthropology, University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Honolulu Printmakers Association
Volcano Art Center
South Kona Artists Collective
Society for Kona’s Education and Art
My art is exhibited at these fine art galleries:On Hawaii Island:
Volcano Art Center Gallery, Volcano
Bldg, 42,
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, HI 96718
808-967-7565
Glyph Gallery, Holualoa
76-5933 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Holualoa HI 96725
808-769-1550
The Gallery of Great Things, Waimea
65-1279 Kawaihae Rd Suite #113
Kamuela, HI 96743
808-885-7706
Nalu Builds
94 Ponahawai Street
Hilo, HI 96720
andreapro.com
Holualoa, Hawaii 96725
808-345-0907
andrea@andreapro.com
