Untitled (February 2019)
Gregg Kaplan, Pangeaseed Foundation
Mural at 2085 Main Street in Wailuku
Gregg Kaplan, Pangeaseed Foundation
Mural at 2085 Main Street in Wailuku
Artist statement: “My piece is inspired by the concept of Mauka to Makai and the belief that all things in nature are connected.
The mural showcases different prints, patterns, colors and textures that I have seen along the journey that Maui’s streams take through the valleys towards the shoreline and into the ocean.
I entered into this project with no final outcome in mind and enjoyed working through the weather and rain, meeting new friends local and around the world and bringing the different elements together spontaneously.”
PHOTOS: Tre' Packard
The mural showcases different prints, patterns, colors and textures that I have seen along the journey that Maui’s streams take through the valleys towards the shoreline and into the ocean.
I entered into this project with no final outcome in mind and enjoyed working through the weather and rain, meeting new friends local and around the world and bringing the different elements together spontaneously.”
PHOTOS: Tre' Packard
About the Artist: Born and raised on the North Shore of Maui, Gregg Kaplan is an artist, designer, surfer, and skateboarder who is inspired by the beauty of Hawaii and it's rich culture. Using a combination of materials and techniques, he aims to create art that embodies the spirit of Aloha through painting, block printing, and textile design.
About PangeaSeed: PangeaSeed is an international collective of artists and activists whose mission is to harnesses the power of art, science, and creativity to generate awareness and effect positive change surrounding global ocean environmental issues. Their February 2019 “Mauka to Makai" proposal to SMALL TOWN * BIG ART brought together 19 artists from around the world to address some of today's most pressing issues affecting our marine and freshwater resources through large-scale, purpose-driven public art. PangeaSeed's 2019 SMALL TOWN * BIG ART Artists: Lauren Brevner | Joey Rose & Alex Underwood | Gregg Kaplan | Kai Kaulukukui | Dulk | Cory Kamehanaokalā | E.H.A. | Mary Iverson | Ben Johnston | Wooden Wave | BirdO | Gavin Murai | Getso | Cracked Ink | Poi/ Techs Learn More: SMALL TOWN * BIG ART Welcomes PangeaSeed Foundation to Wailuku Town (1/24/19) | Team of Artists to Paint Murals Throughout Wailuku and Central Maui (1/25/19) (1/27/19) | Proof of Concept (1/31/19) | Six Months In! SMALL TOWN * BIG ART (5/23/19) |