pots made in kaaawa, hawaii
pots made in kaaawa, hawaii
The Icky Love Art Loft & Gallery features a monthly spotlight of a local artist on the 15ft foot gallery wall. We feature artists working in a variety of mediums, from all over Oahu.
Join us for our monthly artist opening event, where the featured artist will be available to talk story while we view the exhibit, drink, & eat. Artists opening events are free & open to the public.
FEBRUARY: ANN DAVIS
The collection is haunting. The meaning will haunt you. “Bodies of Evidence”, an abstract collection of paintings by Ann Davis, will open your eyes and your heart to the meaning of a woman’s body. Join us at the gallery on February 8th from 11am-1pm where you'll have the opportunity to meet Ann Davis and gain insight into her artistic journey, process and the meaning behind “Bodies of Evidence”. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event but RSVP's are appreciated.
JANUARY: MATT COFFMAN
Join us on Saturday, January 4th from 11am-1pm for Matt Coffman's opening reception at Icky Love Art Loft & Gallery. Inspired by the beauty of nature, Matt invokes spirit and authenticity of place-based art into his watercolor. As an artist, Matt believes in the uniqueness and specialness of hand-generated art, and when you view his pieces you see the work of a keen observer
DECEMBER: JANNE LARSEN
Janne Larsen creates art that bridges nature and community, focusing on sustainable practices like making inks from local plants and natural wine from regional fruit. Janne's work celebrates the local environment, inviting people to engage with the landscape through color, taste, and shared experiences. Her paintings are entirely created from ink that she forages.
Join us on December 14th from 11am-1pm to celebrate the opening of Tree Lines, a very special art exhibit, which will be up for 2 weeks in December.
NOVEMBER: MORGAN SNYDER & SARA KNIGHTON
Join us for an dual art reception with Morgan Snyder and Sara Knighton. As November's featured artists, we're hosting a reception to recognize the talent and work of these two multi-dimensional artists. You can talk story, enjoy refreshments, and have a first look at this incredible collection titled SHELLS WITH INK. The event is on November 3rd from 11am-1pm.
OCTOBER: FERDBOT
Artist and designer Chip Fasciana, well known as "Ferdbot" live and works in Kailua, Oahu. His work is made exclusively with upcycled materials and his newest collection of work is no exception. Ferbot’s installation AHONUI, which in Hawaiian translates to patience and perseverance, captures its meaning through the use of upcycled materials, intricate patterns, and layers with tedious designs.
Fasciana has painted a wide variety of public murals in Hawai‘i, New York, and California. He has exhibited his paintings in New York City, London, California, and Hawai‘i. Fasciana has also won a variety of awards including "Artist of the Year" from Albany Center Galleries as well as the "Masterpiece Award" from the Albany Institute of History and Art. Ferbot has also directed and curated the critically acclaimed Albany Underground Artists, who hosted Guerrilla Pop-Up Art Shows in Elaborate vacant buildings in Upstate New York and New York City.
AUGUST: SARA RICER
"Diminuendo" is en exhibit by visual artist and musician Sara Ricer. The title’s meaning, to decrease in (sound) volume, can be attributed to Sara’s training as an orchestral musician, but is also in reference to the decline in the presence of the songs and voices of the birds native to Hawai’i’s shrinking forests. Despite the loss, there is still joy to be found in what remains, and in the stories and memories of birds who have lived here in the past.
Join us on August 3rd from 11am - 1pm for the opportunity to meet Sara and gain insight on her journey and artistic process. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event but RSVP's are appreciated.
JUNE: JENNY HELMAN
Jenny Helman’s beautiful creations are iconic in construction and inspiration. Join us for her art opening, If It Makes You Happy, on June 8th, 11am-2pm. This collection features collages and mosaics inspired by our beautiful island.
MAY: HELENA NOORDHOFF
Helena is the Program Studio Instructor in Printmaking at the Honolulu Museum of Art School. She teaches an array of printmaking courses including introduction to printmaking, screenprinting, intaglio, relief printing, mono-printing and more. She has a BFA in Printmaking and MFA in Print Media from University of Hawaii at Manoa. Come see her exhibit Māla Pua this month.
APRIL: CLAIRE HARDING
We’re thrilled to show Claire Harding’s recent collection of work in April. Her use of mixed media not only inspires us, but tells a unique story about life, where we live, and how we live. Join us on April 6th for her art reception at the gallery.
MARCH: SANTA MORENO
Originally from Mexico, Santa Moreno’s color palette and passion show through in her collection titled “Struggle and Perseverance”. Come view her original water color and charcoal works in March.
FEBRUARY: JULIA YUKA
We’re obsessed with mixed-media artist Julia Yuka’s installation “A Joyful Mess.” Come view this very special art show featuring acrylic collage paintings that embraces pattern, chaos, a lot of joy.
JANUARY: SAGE KING
Join us for the opening of “Elemental”, an art show featuring the work of Sage King of Embodied Knots. Sage knots and weaves with intention, allowing her hands to lead the creation of each piece with a general sense of where she’s headed. She aspires to bring the beauty and energy of the islands to life through her macramé.
November: Le Jardin Academy
We’ve partnered with Le Jardin Academy in Kailua to feature the artwork of 10th grade art and design students.
Come view the art for the entire month of November.
October: Dara Zakimi
Wafting through abstraction and representation is Dara Zakimi’s gorgeous water color pieces. Born and raised on O‘ahu, Dara’s work often features the colors and fluidity of her home.
September: Kalei Raher
We’re thrilled to showcase, UNTOLD STORY, a stunning collection original multi-media collages.
August: Kēhau Noʻeau
Meet Graphic Artist and Illustrator Kēhau No'eau. Her work is inspired directly from ʻāina (land) but not within the limits as we see it with our eyes or experience with our physical bodies.
July: Sarah Knighton
You may know Sarah from her popular lifestyle brand Maidens of the Pacific. We’re so excited to feature her frame original and printed artwork on our gallery wall!.
June: LJA Young Artists
We have 9 young artists from Le Jardin Academy showing their oil paintings at the gallery during the month of June. Don’t miss their art opening on Sunday, June 4th, Noon-2pm.
May: Fiber Artist Jess Price
Jess’s work evokes all the emotions. It reminds us of the color and texture around us. Her modern weavings are a playful take on the traditional craft.
April: Ink Artist, Morgan Snyder
Morgan’s story begins with walking in the woods, motherhood, and the beauty around us.
