The land upon which the ASB Campus sits – and its surrounding areas – was once filled with lush loʻi kalo (taro patches), nourished by the Nuuanu Stream, which flows alongside. Just as the loʻi nurtures the kalo within, ASB’s Loʻi Gallery provides a space for artists of Hawaii to share their talents with the community.
As part of ASB’s commitment to bringing real impact to the community, 20% of sales will benefit a local nonprofit selected by ASB. Remaining proceeds will go directly to the artists, further supporting Hawaii’s local art community.
Loʻi Gallery Artists
Beneficiary: Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
See below for featured artists. For purchases and inquiries, please contact the artist directly.
Want to showcase your art in our Loʻi Gallery? Apply here.
George Evan Davis
George Evan Davis has lived the life of a young starving artist, had two successful careers and is now retired. He has returned full circle to his art roots. George uses oils, acrylics and mixed media to create art ranging from the realistic to the unconventional. His style varies depending on the subject. He loves the delicacy and focus that comes with capturing the essence of a figure on canvas. His abstract artwork allows him to make a statement and create unique pieces.
Steven Kean
Residing on the North Shore of Oahu since 2008, Steven Kean is an accomplished artist and art educator specializing in woodcut prints. His work is driven by a deep passion for both the artistic process and the ocean, which serves as a constant source of inspiration.
Kean’s art has been showcased internationally, throughout the Hawaiian Islands, and across the continental United States. He has been involved in several high-profile commissioned projects with brands such as Google, Starbucks, Four Seasons, Vans, Olukai, Kahala MKT by Foodland Hawaii and Hawaii Tourism Japan.
Sasha Lynn Roberts
Sasha Lynn Roberts, a Brooklyn-born artist in Haleiwa, Hawaii, explores nature and the human form through vibrant, surreal compositions. Blending digital illustrations with acrylic painting, her work celebrates resilience, space and identity in nature. A prodigious talent, her artwork appeared in the Metropolitan Museum of Art at age 13. She later studied at New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Hunter College, earning her degree at 19. Her art has been exhibited globally, including at the MET, Rockefeller Center, Hawaii’s Downtown Art Center and Miami Art Basel.
LOʻI GALLERY APPLICATION
How it works:
Hawaii artists may apply to have their artwork featured in the ASB Loʻi Gallery for four months. Selected artists will receive a stipend of $500 at the end of the showing and must donate 20% of proceeds to the designated nonprofit beneficiary for the rotation. Additional terms will be provided to selected artists. ASB will host a reception, where artists may invite their friends and family to join the festivities and invited guests receive an exclusive opportunity to view and purchase artwork unique to the gallery before it opens to the public.
Criteria:
Loʻi Gallery artwork must be:
- Original work, owned and created by the artist.
- Available for sale.
- .Mountable on drywall plaster, without plywood backing.
- Approved by American Savings Bank.
Loʻi Gallery artwork must not be:
- Offensive or contain nudity, violence or explicit language.
- Discriminatory against race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability.
- Commissioned to a third party.
Submit your application by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and emailing us the following information:
- First and last name
- Contact information (e-mail and phone number)
- Summary of 10 - 15 art pieces (titles, prices and sizes)
- Pictures of artwork
- Social media handles