Cynthia Moku

passage iii : Lani’akea

Dan Kuehn — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:56:38 +0000

This holographic lenticular artwork, GEM passage iii : Lani’akea, is an excerpted detail from the full 15’ triptych. It was designed to highlight the cosmic face whispering, while the uplifted hand gestures 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.

still photos of the subtle animation that flows as we move before the holographic artwork

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

excerpt from a public presentation by the Artist:

The Hawaiian Islands’ natural attunement to grace lokomaikai and beauty nani provided the substantive inspiration for this triptych

The unmatched diversity held within these Islands, which host 27 of the 38 life zones comprising the complete range of habitats on planet Earth, is a dynamic exemplar of a unique enduring coherency within the interplay of our planet’s bio-existence and sentient-inhabitants. As the Artist, I chose to render this spirited achievement through the geometry and poetry of visual voice. Painting a woman and a man of Polynesian heritage, both displaying intentional precise gestures of grace and ancestral story in order to underscore compassion encompassing as a vibrant emergent and essential process between all living species.

In the Hawaiian language this is acknowledged in the expression aloha-aina love of the land.

c.moku

West Contemporary Prints

Dan Kuehn — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:08:31 +0000

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West Contemporary Collection

GEM

Sky Dancer

Flying White

Open Fields

Stupa Portraits

Original Artwork

Dan Kuehn — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:45:25 +0000

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Original Artwork

These framed original pastel and graphite drawings show a selection of artworks created on-site in Hawaii. Each piece is part of the preliminary sketches (phase i) that lead to the final three-panel triptych painting, Gestures of Engagement (GEM).

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Banyan Thicket

Ghost Rhododendron

Bicentenary Macnut Orchard

Waipio Rainbow Falls

Igneous Monolith

Pacific at Pololo

Male Face

Female Face

East Traditional Prints

Dan Kuehn — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 18:07:55 +0000

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East Classic Collection

Shiwa Okar

Maitreya Buddha

prajnaparamita contemplating

Dorje Yudrilma

Vajrayogini

Machik Lapdron

Ekajati

Kurukulla

Dorje Phurba

Yeshe Tsogyal Queen

Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye

Chagdrukpa Entourage

Chagdrukpa

Yeshe Tsogyal Princess

Featured Artwork

Dan Kuehn — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 03:34:27 +0000

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Featured Artwork

BåM

Found at the peak of Dakini Mountain, heart of the dakini map journey, this sun-bleached female antelope skull lay partially sheltered among a natural cairn of boulders. Bringing it home to the studio, I was inspired to adorn places on its sleek pearly-bone surface with mantras and symbols ascribing the significance of transformational pilgrimage.

available for purchase here

Purchase Guidelines

Dan Kuehn — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:56:43 +0000

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Purchase Guidelines

This page gives you information about your acquisition of art through Moku Studios Gallery Shop. Explained is how to purchase original artworks and brief descriptions of the various printing processes used in fine art reproductions. Also described are gold embellishment of reproductions, frame profiles, Artist Statements accompanying your purchase, and packaging & shipping of all framed or unframed original artworks and reproductions.

Navigating This Site

The Gallery Shop consists of four different gallery collections of Cynthia’s artwork:

featured and original artwork shows unique pieces including painted objects and original paintings & drawings available for online acquisition.
depth perception collection shows holographic wall-art. This is a new avenue of expression that Cynthia is exploring.
west contemporary collection shows paintings, pastels and drawings from selected sequences of Cynthia’s life-long body of artwork.
east classic collection shows Cynthia’s traditional Himalayan Buddhist thangka paintings.

In the ‘west contemporary’ and ‘east classic’ collections, you will see finest quality reproductions of original artworks in various sizes. With easy access to individual purchase pages for all of these works.

The Portfolio holds selected pieces chosen from a varied array of Cynthia’s artwork including her most recent works. The artist statements below the blocks of artwork displayed, describe the context and process for some of the more extensive bodies of work developed over time.

Acquisition of Original Artwork

To acquire original artwork, send us a message through the Contact page including the title of the work that you are interested in purchasing.

You can see these paintings in the ‘original artwork’ and ‘depth perception’ collections.

Fine Art Reproductions

Besides original paintings and drawings, you have the choice to purchase high quality reproductions from a broad selection of Cynthia’s artwork.

Both of these Collections, the West Contemporary and the East Classic, show artworks chosen from multiple series of paintings, brush calligraphies, pastels and drawings. They are carefully crafted into fine art giclee prints, available in a variety of sizes. With precise attention to the colour and details of the original artworks, these giclees are made with archival environmentally-friendly inks on 100% rag canvas or watercolour paper.

Available In West Contemporary Collection

High Noon

Open Fields 9

Sky Dancer | Space

sample giclee prints from the West Contemporary Collection

For both collections, gold embellishment hand painted onto your print is available. Also, frame options are available for the East Classic Collection. You will see these options on the purchase page of each artwork. Information on both of these choices follows below.

Available In East Classic Collection

Chagdrukpa with Entourage

Shiwa Okar

Machik Lapdron

Kurukulla

sample giclee prints from the East Classic Collection

each print can be purchased framed or unframed

hand-embellished gold

Shell gold is a brilliant pure karat gold hand painted onto your print’s surface, modeling the gold areas as painted in the original artwork. The gold is ground, powdered and suspended in an acacia gum binding solution. It is painted onto the print surface with a detail brush, glazed in select areas with a jade tip burnishing tool, and sealed. As pure gold, it will not lose its brilliance.

Frame Profile

Moku Studios, in collaboration with Cynthiaʻs personal framers since 2002, Mercury Framing (mercuryframing.com), is pleased to offer you the choice to have your print framed prior to shipping. The frame options are shown with each print in the Gallery Shop east traditional pages. These premium quality frames are masterfully constructed using only archival materials protecting your print over time. Their profile consists of contemporary style gilded wood outer frame and gilded inner fillet, with an archival silk/linen-wrapped mat, and a clear archival document pocket containing an artist statement about the artwork.

The frame is completed with UV-protection clear conservation glass. Hanging hardware is included making your piece ready to install upon arrival. Note: Silk-mat colour may vary slightly in appearance due to differing computer screen resolutions. All unframed prints have generous borders for ease of framing. For larger print sizes, please send us a message through CONTACT.

8×8″ cards and Card Sets

The card prints have been designed to suit three common Buddhist text formats: square Shambhala text style or trimmed along the edges for rectangular western book style and elongated loose-leaf pecha style. The cards are double-sided. The reverse side of the card contains a brief statement and compassion aspiration.

8x8” cards available in gallery shop

Artist Statement and Documentation

Original artworks and print reproductions will be accompanied by an Artist Statement. Original artworks will also include a ‘Sale of Original Art’ documentation. When applicable, limited edition prints, will show the series edition and print number along the lower right edge of the print.

Signature and Copyright

Signature is made to all print reproductions. Copyright of all works, originals and reproductions, remain the legal entitlement of the Artist. Please honor this common entitlement by giving appropriate acknowledgement and attribution to both visual and literary works. Please use the contact form, writing for permission, before distributing any of the visual or literary works on this site.

Handling and Shipping

8×8” cards and card sets are shipped in firm cardboard envelopes. Unframed fine art giclee prints are soft-rolled into sturdy triangular tubes. Framed originals & fine art giclee prints, and holographic lenticular artworks are wrapped with beehive cushioned cardboard layers, secured with large corner reinforced caps and double boxed. All shipping materials are curbside recyclable.

Moku Studios works with several shipping services to ensure the best service and most current reasonable cost to you. Rather than paying estimated shipping fees in advance, postal costs will be emailed to you for reimbursement to Moku Studios after your order has been shipped.

Allow 2-4 weeks for delivery of unframed print orders. Allow 5-6 weeks for delivery of framed original artwork and reproductions.

You are welcome to join Moku Studios mailing list to receive seasonal announcements about current gallery exhibits
and talks by Cynthia. Announcements are mailed four times a year. At the solstice (vernal & autumnal)
and the equinox (estival & hibernal) points of the calendar year.

Original Artwork 2

Dan Kuehn — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:35:12 +0000

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Original Drawings for Acquisition

Igneous Monolith

Ancestors

Wisdom Female Faces

Jewels in Chrysanthemum

Dragon Studies

Depth Perception Collection

Dan Kuehn — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:36:16 +0000

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Depth Perception Collection

(GEM)

Gestures of Engagement Mural

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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.

GEM passage iii : Lani’akea, was composed from details of the original triptych paintings to highlight the cosmic face chanting. Watch this video to see the multi-dimensional movement coursing throughout this holographic artwork.

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Lani’akea refers to ‘immense sky’ 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 ocean while fostering respect for all life.

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.

details from the Gestures of Engagement Mural

Gestures of Engagement Mural (GEM)

Dan Kuehn — Tue, 07 May 2024 17:09:08 +0000

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West Contemporary Collection

gestures of engagement mural (GEM)

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The Gestures of Engagement Mural (GEM) is a three-canvas modular mural painting 15’x4’. Commissioned to honor the vastness and spiritual depth that spans native Pacific Islanders’ creation outlook. This revered belief is embedded throughout the oceanic and astronomical celestial knowledge of the Hawai’ian culture. The name Hawai’i indicates, ‘a place that exists due to pure tone vibration’. Such a profound signature is richly and warmly expressed in Hawai’ian sacred chants, arts, ancestral stories and exceptional navigational skills.

Sky Dancer Series

Dan Kuehn — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:05:24 +0000

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West Contemporary Collection

Sky Dancer Series

Sky Dancer | Water

Sky Dancer | Earth

Sky Dancer | Space

Sky Dancer | Fire

Sky Dancer | Wind

The traditional Buddhist iconography of dancing ‘sky-goers’ represents the divine feminine. Such protective elemental energy is held within the geometry of ʻtigseʻ, as a vibrant animate structure. Thus their sacred geometry and their spontaneous dance becomes the basis of these calligraphic ink-paintings.