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I am beyond excited to share the third mural in my 100 bird mural series, Wings Across the World! This milestone marks my very first out-of-state mural and features the rare and endangered ʻAkiapōlāʻau, a bird found only in Hawaii. The experience of creating this piece was unforgettable, not just for its artistic significance but also for the profound cultural and ecological connection it brought.
The mural began with an oli, a traditional Hawaiian chant. The chant we used, composed by Edith K. Kanākaʻole, is meant to focus a group’s energy and prepare them for the kuleana (responsibility) they are about to undertake. Here are the powerful words of the chant:
E hō mai ka ʻike mai luna mai e0 nā mea huna noʻeau no nā mele eE hō maiE hō maiE hō mai
Grant us the knowledge from aboveConcerning the hidden wisdom of songs,Grant,Grant,Grant us these things
A heartfelt mahalo to Ola for performing this sacred ceremony and blessing the space. The oli set the tone for the project, creating a moment of reflection and alignment that I will treasure forever.
The mural features an ʻAkiapōlāʻau, a rare endemic bird with only about 1,900 individuals remaining. This incredible species is endangered due to habitat loss, predation by cats, and mosquito-borne illnesses. The ʻAkiapōlāʻau feeds on larvae found in koa trees, making these trees essential to their survival. In the mural, I included the red flowers of the ʻŌhia tree, another significant element of their habitat.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of organizations like Friend of the Hakalau Forest and countless volunteers, over 600,000 koa trees have been planted, expanding the ʻAkiapōlāʻau’s habitat and providing hope for the species’ future. I feel incredibly honored to contribute to this important conservation story through my art.
The chant also included lines specific to the ʻAkiapōlāʻau and its place in Hawaiian culture and ecology:
Who is the mast of the canoe of Makaliʻi?
The ʻAkiapōlāʻau is the mast.
Accompanied by the ʻIna which dwells at sea.
Healthy and ever enduring through the Koa which dwells inland.
The ʻAkiapōlāʻau flies in droves everlasting... They are secured!
This mural would not have been possible without the support and dedication of so many wonderful people. A special thank you to Debbie, Beth, Bill, Pat, Phil, Kathy, Ola, Jack, Joe, and Kenneth for making this journey so meaningful. Your kindness and hard work have left a lasting impression on me, and I am deeply grateful for this shared experience.
This mural is more than a depiction of a rare bird; it’s a celebration of resilience, community, and the interconnectedness of life. I hope it inspires viewers to appreciate and protect the natural world, just as the ʻAkiapōlāʻau depends on the health of its habitat.
Stay tuned as the Wings Across the World series continues! Each mural is a step toward my goal of 100 worldwide bird murals, bringing art and awareness to walls across the globe.
