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Working with traditional Hawaiian tapa motifs in an untraditional manner, Mary printed and painted patterns inspired by Hawaiian tapa cloth from the Bishop Museum collection. The designs are placed on lampac, a type of tropical split-reed matting, or handmade papers. Depending on the surface and the desired effect, the paint is either oil or acrylic.
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Kawaihae ~ 35" x 39" Oil ~ on Lampac Matting
Kapaau ~ 35" x 39" ~ Oil on Lampac Matting
 
Upolu ~ 22" x 30" ~ Acrylic on Handmade Paper
Mahukona ~ 22" x 30" ~ Acrylic on Handmade Paper
Kukui ~ 22" x 30" ~ Acrylic on Handmade Paper
Maka O Hule ~ 16" x 20" ~ Acrylic on Handmade Paper
Ka'aha ~ 16" x 20" ~ Acrylic on Handmade Paper
Kaoma ~ 16" x 20" ~ Acrylic on Handmade Paper

Hawi ~ 22" x 30" ~ Acrylic on Handmade Paper
Wai'aka ~ 22" x 30" ~ Acrylic on Handmade Paper
Kahena ~ 16" x 20" ~ Acrylic on Handmade Paper

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