Kanakaʻole, Zane ʻohana transform Hawaiian cultural practices into captivating visual arts
The Bishop Museum in Oʻahu is presenting an exhibition featuring the work of a Hilo-based family of artists, Nālani Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane, and Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane. The exhibition, 'Ea Mai ʻEiwa: Patterns of Practice', showcases their art inspired by Hawaiian cultural practices and hula.
The Bishop Museum is presenting 'Ea Mai ʻEiwa: Patterns of Practice' in the J. M. Long Gallery starting April 18, 2026. The exhibition features the work of Nālani Kanakaʻole, Sig Zane, and Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane, a Hilo-based family of artists rooted in hula ʻaihaʻa. Their art is inspired by Hawaiian cultural practices and the natural environment. The exhibition weaves themes of migration, community resilience, and environmental stewardship. It brings together new and existing works alongside botanical specimens and cultural treasures from Bishop Museum's collections. The artists' work is continually charged by hula, and they aim to produce art that educates and is aesthetically celebrated. The exhibition reflects the strength and resilience embodied in ancestral stories and demonstrates the connection between historic collections and contemporary art.
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