The land upon which the ASB Campus sits – and its surrounding areas – was once filled with lush loʻi kalo (taro patches), nourished by the Nuuanu Stream, which flows alongside. Just as the loʻi nurtures the kalo within, ASB’s Loʻi Gallery provides a space for artists of Hawaii to share their talents with the community.
As part of ASB’s commitment to bringing real impact to the community, 20% of sales will benefit a local nonprofit selected by ASB. Remaining proceeds will go directly to the artists, further supporting Hawaii’s local art community.
Loʻi Gallery Artists
See below for featured artists. For purchases and inquiries, please contact the artist directly.
Want to showcase your art in our Loʻi Gallery? Apply here.
Wayne Levin
Wayne Levin began photographing the land and oceans since the early 1970s. A Hawaii resident since 1968, he received his BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and his MFA from Pratt Institute in New York. His books and monographs include Kalaupapa: A Portrait (1989), documenting the Leprosy Settlement on Molokai; Through a Liquid Mirror (1998), Other Oceans (2001), Akule (2010), Ili Na Hoomanaao o Kalaupapa (2012), Flowing (2014) and Mountains and Clouds (2023). Wayne’s photographs were also included in Kahoolawe: Na Leo o Kanaloa (1996) and have appeared in Aperture, American Photographer, Camera Arts and LensWork.
He has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts (1984); the Ohio Arts Council (1989) and the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (2006). His photographs are in major public collections including the Museum of Modern Art; Museum of Photographic Art; Maritime Museum; Dimbola Museum; Datz Museum; National Academy of Sciences; Honolulu Museum of Art and Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
Valerie Y.O. Kim
Valerie Yong Ock Kim was born on Oahu and grew up in Kalihi and Kahaluu. She is the granddaughter of Okinawan and Korean immigrants and her parents are from Molokai and Hawaii Island. She was a location manager for Local 399, supporting films across the country. She worked with Oscar-winning directors Ang Lee and Julie Taymor, and on the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.
Between films she pursued a wide photographic spectrum, producing slide shows and small films, always coming back to the still image. Her work has been included in juried and solo exhibits, across the country and in Paris. Her solo exhibition, “Light Speed Matter, A Still Place Waiting” was shown at the Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center, W.M. Keck Observatory and idspace. “Passing Notes, Conversations,” was a solo exhibition at Crafton Hills College in California. Most recently, Valerie’s work has been showcased at FOCUS photo l.a., a biannual juried photography competition.
LOʻI GALLERY APPLICATION
How it works:
Hawaii artists may apply to have their artwork featured in the ASB Loʻi Gallery for four months. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $500 at the end of the showing and must donate 20% of proceeds to the designated nonprofit beneficiary for the rotation. Additional terms will be provided to selected artists. ASB will host a reception, where artists may invite their friends and family to join the festivities and invited guests receive an exclusive opportunity to view and purchase artwork unique to the gallery before it opens to the public.
Criteria:
Loʻi Gallery artwork must be:
- Original work, owned and created by the artist.
- Available for sale.
- .Mountable on drywall plaster, without plywood backing.
- Approved by American Savings Bank.
Loʻi Gallery artwork must not be:
- Offensive or contain nudity, violence or explicit language.
- Discriminatory against race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
- Commissioned to a third party.
Submit your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and emailing us the following information:
- First and last name
- Contact information (e-mail and phone number)
- Summary of 10 - 15 art pieces (titles, prices and sizes)
- Pictures of artwork
- Social media handles