Makai to Mauka (April 2021)
Jaclynn Sabado-Eitel
"Put-in-Cups" installation at Wells Park temporary parking lot
Jaclynn Sabado-Eitel
"Put-in-Cups" installation at Wells Park temporary parking lot
Inspired by ʻōlelo noʻeau #1372: Ka i'a mili i ka poho o ka lima (the fish fondled by the palm of the hand). When it was the season of Hinana, ('o'opu spawn) they were so numerous that they could be scooped up in the pam of the hand.
More Info:
More Info:
- Small Town * Big Art Presents Latest Public Artwork by Jaclynn Sabado-Eitel (Maui Now)
- ST*BA Newsletter: Makai to Mauka by Jaclynn Sabado-Eitel + Up Next! (5/24/21 eNewsletter)
- SMALL TOWN * BIG ART Presents Installation of New Public Artwork by Jaclynn Sabado-Eitel (4/21/21)
- ʻOʻopu Nākea Field Trip to ʻĪao River Mouth with Uncle Skippy (4/20/21)
- Makai to Mauka: Jaclynn Sabado-Eitel's Migration of the 'O'opu Nākea (4/14/21)
- ST*BA Newsletter: Ho'omau by Kirk Kurokawa + Introducing Jaclynn Sabado-Eitel (4/9/21)
Photos above: Sean Hower
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In this conversation with ST*BA artist Jaclynn Sabado-Eitel, Aquatic Biologist Skippy Hau, Hawaiian cultural practitioner and Hale Ho'ike'ike Executive Director Sissy Lake-Farm and ST*BA program lead Kelly McHugh-White, we explore the artist's concept of the "makai to mauka" migration of the endemic and native aquatic species: ʻOʻopu nākea. The goal of this talk-story session is to share the many ways that this artwork can engage our community to learn more about the history and culture of Wailuku and to mālama (take care of, tend, attend, care for, preserve, protect).
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PROJECT FILM |
MAHALO
County of Maui National Endowment for the Arts Art assistants Bailey Onaga, Courtney Chargin and Jimbo Eitel Skippy Hau, State of Hawaiʻi Division of Aquatic Resources Scout Leader Rowena Dagdag-Andaya St. Anthony Church Cub Scouts (Pack 40) and Girl Scouts (Troop 162) KIRC Ocean Resources Specialist Dean Tokishi David Yamashita & Karla Peters, County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House Museum/ Maui Historical Society Artist Kyle Elama Farm Kalama Student Kaz Wade Lopaka White of the KIRC Photographer Sean Hower Filmmaker Matt Pierce |
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Skippy Hau, an aquatic biologist with the State of Hawaiʻi Division of Aquatic Resources, who has studied native stream life for over 36 years, talks in this 3-minute student film by Maui Huliau Foundation about how changes in streamflow have impacted native stream species in Wailuku River (also known as ʻĪao Stream).
Scroll down for some photos that Uncle Skippy shared with the ST*BA team. |
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ABOUT THE ARTIST:
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Project: Temporary fence installation artwork at Wells Park
Artist bio: Jaclynn Sabado-Eitel was born and raised in Maui and holds a degree in Education with focus in the arts from Kent State University. She has been working as screen printer and artist through her company Paradise Now since 2012. Jackie continues to work and create in her workshop and store Paradise Now in downtown Wailuku, Maui Statement of interest: I am interested in creating a graphic design using Put in Cups in the fencing of Wells Park. I do not have direct experience creating this type of a project, but have been doing research and consulting other artists who have worked in the public art sphere. Project description: I would like to create a scene of the Makai to Mauka travel of the 'O'opu up the Wailuku River after birth. I have created a visual mockup to better illustrate my concept. I was inspired by both a moment in the middle of a pandemic where I was able to experience visually seeing a thriving amount of 'O'opu in Iao valley and was also inspired by the community members who have been advocating for the Mauka to Makai access for the circle of the both endemic and indigenous fish. |