POW! WOW! Hawaii brought artists from around the world to Kakaako for its seventh year in Hawaii. The weeklong event from February 11 to 18 featured talks, music, parties, and a gallery exhibition, but is best known for its mural paintings where artists cover Kakaako with their artwork. Check out some of the sights. (I’ve included artists’ Instagram names where I could.)
“Fruits and Foliage” with @0uizi working on her piece at Tropical Blends.
Diorama of awesome courtesy of @0uizi.
“Aloha” @og_slick gets the jump on POW! WOW! Hawaii.
@og_slick hearts you.
@dakine.dak1ne getting work done on day 2.
That is @careaux on the scaffold creating something that will no doubt blow our minds.
Done. @careaux’s epic wall.
@luckyolelo confronting a huge wall.
@luckyolelo making dem acorns grow with Totoro!
Magneto via @oakoak_street_art is coming along you humans!
Magneto is here via @oakoak_street_art.
@oakoak_street_art was here.
@pichiavo taking over on Cooke St..
@pichiavo’s brutal Caesarian section of wall.
@thedraculas setting fire to the wall.
Day 3 of murals and @thedraculas worked on and on into the night.
The @telmomiel crew taking a break from feeling the pinch on day 3 of POW! WOW! Hawaii.
@telmomiel still working, but already incredible wall.
@solomonenos making his mark on Lana Lane.
Ugly Kids are back.
@drewmerritt serves up tako Thursday.
Miracle maker @drewmerritt is gonna make her see (how’s that product placement?)
@bozschurr killing it.
@bozschurr done the cat’s meow.
@hoven.s starting up on day 3.
@kalaniware nose all.
ou can’t appreciate how hot it is surrounded by concrete. This might be the hottest spot. @kalaniware keeps hydrated.
@kalaniware’s wall.
Your father’s house. Looking good @wooden_wave!
Home is where the Darth is. @reckonshop is mastering the squiggles with @wooden_wave.
To me this captures the tone of every @powwowworldwide #powwowhawaii. Just artists like @wooden_wave @reckonshop and friends @halopigg & @thinkspace_art chillin’ at sunset in front of a wall that still needs paint.
Beginnings of @taramcpherson’s wall.
@taramcpherson’s cookie cutter heart in good shape.
@joramroukes goes up Ward and on Ward.
The head is hatched and looking good! Mural by @joramroukes
@katch1 works crazy fast. Day 4 but done a long time ago.
@michelletanguay at work.
Hand lettering master level by @rolandovenegas.
Bonding with @808urban’s mural.
@shok_1 Shaka x-ray.
@mayahayuk’s wall looks done on day 4 of painting.
@beaksup808 pixelating.
After work is the worst time to sight see POW! WOW! Hawaii especially on Pohukaina St. Two fender benders occurred within minutes because of rubber neckers checking out painting of a certain angry panda. “Sorry for the accidents.” ~ @woes
Official “No Parking” sign for POW! WOW! Hawaii. Don’t be that person, bruh.
That’s @mungmonster doggin’ it on day 5 of murals.
@north.soar going up to go deep.
@jahjahjitsu @olboy_melon letting the wolves out.
Day 6 and @danwitzstreetart is still throwing up new art.
@danwitzstreetart
@danwitzstreetart
@garydrawsfish cycles past @klyonsnatborn’s mural.
@garydrawsfish at Fisher Hawaii of course.
@garydrawsfish migration.
@evoca1 making deliberate strokes on this amazing piece up to the last day.
