The Public Art Podcast

Hui Mo‘olelo #25: Joyce Kawahara & Dean Tokishi

Hui Mo‘olelo #25: Joyce Kawahara & Dean TokishiRecorded Nov 10, 2023 in Wailuku, HI
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to be interpreted as a work of public art in collaboration with Maui community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Here, 47-year old Dean Tokishi of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission talks story with his fourth grade teacher from Kahului Elementary School, 79-year old Joyce Kawahara -- or, Tutu K. 
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration. Please enjoy. 

Hui Mo‘olelo #24: Kevin Gavagan and his daughter Kukui Gavagan

Hui Mo‘olelo #24: Kevin Gavagan and his daughter Kukui GavaganRecorded Oct 30, 2023 in Wailuku, HI
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to be interpreted as a work of public art in collaboration with Maui community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration. Please enjoy. 

Hui Moʻolelo #23: Andrew Chin & Michael Takemoto

Hui Moʻolelo #23: Andrew Chin & Michael TakemotoRecorded October 23, 2023 on Kono Place in Kahului, HI. 
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to be interpreted as a work of public art in collaboration with Maui community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.
Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration. Please enjoy. 

Hui Mo‘olelo #22: Jennifer Freeland & Haines Burt Freeland

Hui Mo‘olelo #22: Jennifer Freeland & Haines Burt FreelandRecorded October 13, 2023 at the Bailey House Museum in Wailuku, HI
The goal of the Hui Mo‘olelo program is to capture an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Maui County sense of place. As participants complete our immersive storytelling workshop, each are paired with an intergenerational partner to engage in an audio-recorded talk-story that captures these connective moments. These recordings become the basis for annual requests for proposals to be interpreted as a work of public art in collaboration with Maui community members. Proposals are selected by a community panel, followed by an intensive learning and cultural exchange that is rooted in specific places throughout Maui County.Representing a wide range of special places and stories, the collection is available for your research, enjoyment, memory or inspiration. Please enjoy. 

TALK STORY #21: Uncle Kevin Brown and Anthony Pfluke

In June 2023, Maui artist Anthony Pfluke will perform a free set of original music inspired by the history, culture and sense of place of Kahoʻolawe and Wailuku, Maui. He has developed music and lyrics through community consultations, a 4-day volunteer access of the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve, and study of ‘Ōlelo No‘eau: Hawaiian Proverbs and Poetical Sayings that will be shared during this free event. Here, Anthony speaks with Uncle Kevin Brown and his son Ikaika to gain inspiration and advice for his work. Learn more HERE. 

TALK STORY #19: Anthony Pacheco and his father Henry Eskaran, Jr., Kamaʻāina of Lānaʻi

Recorded at Lānaʻi Culture & Heritage Center on June 24, 2022, Anthony Pacheco and his father Henry Eskaran, Jr., Kamaʻāina of Lānaʻi, met to record a 40-minute "Talk Story" session, with the goal of capturing an authentic moment of connection through stories that are embedded in a Lānaʻi sense of place. This recording will become part of a collection from which artists will base a proposed work of public art through the upcoming SMALL TOWN * BIG ART 2022 RFP (request for proposals). Learn more at smalltownbig.org/talk-story.

TALK STORY #18: Caroline Kahoʻiwai Belsom & Jocelyn Romero Demirbag

In May 2022, Jocelyn Romero Demirbag, Ed.D., Director of Development, Maui Nui at The University of Hawaii Foundation, completed a storytelling training alongside 12 extraordinary individuals led by SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Leilehua Yuen. Our team paired each participant with an intergenerational partner to engage in a 40-minute, audio-recorded "Talk Story" session, with the goal of capturing an authentic moment of connection. Here, Jocelyn speaks with Caroline Kahoʻiwai Belsom at Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House / Maui Historical Society. This recording will become part of a collection from which artists will base a proposed work of public art through the upcoming SMALL TOWN * BIG ART 2022 RFP (request for proposals). Learn more at smalltownbig.org/talk-story.

TALK STORY #17: Michael K. Nāhoʻopiʻi & Kelly McHugh-White

In May 2022, Kelly McHugh-White helped to organize a storytelling training alongside 12 extraordinary individuals, led by SMALL TOWN * BIG ART artist Leilehua Yuen. Our team paired each participant with an intergenerational partner to engage in a 40-minute, audio-recorded "Talk Story" session, with the goal of capturing an authentic moment of connection. As Kelly began listening to more and more of these recordings, she became fixated on the idea of interviewing her former boss (and now friend), Michael K. Nāhoʻopiʻi, Executive Director of Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission. Here, the two spoke at Hale Hōʻikeʻike at the Bailey House / Maui Historical Society. This recording will become part of a collection from which artists will base a proposed work of public art through the upcoming SMALL TOWN * BIG ART 2022 RFP (request for proposals). Learn more at smalltownbig.org/talk-story.