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GEM passage iii : Lani’akea

The Depth-Perception Collection showcases subtly animated multi-dimensional holographic artworks. Gestures of Engagement Mural is the inaugural art piece chosen to open this gallery collection. Shown here, is an excerpt from the large-scale full painting.

This holographic artwork, GEM passage iii : Lani’akea, was designed to highlight the cosmic face whispering, while the uplifted hands gesture toward the heavens. Lani’akea refers to ‘immense heaven’ or ‘vast expanse’. The exemplary navigational skills of the Polynesian people are based in their sacred understanding of the movement of the stars in harmony with the heavens, empowering stewardship of the land and respect for all life. This video shows a detail view of the holographic effect as you walk around the artwork.

more about the full triptych

GEM is a three section modular mural painting. Commissioned to honor the vastness and depth that spans the Pacific Islands’ sacred creation outlook. This sacred view is embedded throughout the oceanic and astronomical celestial knowledge of the Hawaiian culture, richly and warmly expressed in its native arts.

full triptych, acrylic on canvas      GEM     15’x 4’   457x122cm
Cynthia Moku ©2020-2022

details from the Gestures of Engagement Mural