By Linda Hoffman Kimball
Esther Hi’ilani Candari was born to a mixed Asian American family and raised on the beautiful eastern shore of Oahu, Hawai’i. As an artist, her work reflects this rich multicultural upbringing and often draws upon Polynesian symbols and cultural ideologies. Her work is primarily figurative and explores concepts such as multiracial identity; gender and the …
By Linda Hoffman Kimball
Esther Hi’ilani Candari’s radiant artwork introduces viewers to cultural and spiritual expansion through vivid colors, compositional strength, and skilled techniques. Esther’s artwork is not just what we appreciate in the surface image itself. She invites viewers to contemplate complex issues about life, expectations for women, and even the impact of social stigma. We are delighted …
By Linda Hoffman Kimball
Segullah: Welcome to Segullah, Melissa! We’re excited to highlight your illustrations and share your unique gifts with our readers. First off, can you tell us about your name? Melissa: My name is Melissa Tshikampabo Kamba-Boggs. For my website Tshikamba.com and professional work, I use a shortened version: Tshikamba. That’s pronounced “Chee-Kam-ba.” “Tshika” derives from my …
By Linda Hoffman Kimball
Segullah’s journal has the pleasure to highlight the works of one of our 2019 Visual Art Contest winners, Crystal Despain. Crystal’s vibrant and shimmering painting “Visitation” stunned us with its luminosity, implied action and technical skill. Here’s our conversation with Crystal about being an artist and a Segullah sister. Segullah: Welcome, Crystal! It’s an honor …
By Linda Hoffman Kimball
The Segullah Art Board is thrilled to present the winners and honorable mentions for this year’s very competitive visual arts segment of the annual Contest. Our nets were full of amazing catches, and selection was very difficult. We thank all those who entered the visual arts component of the contest this year and encourage them …
Aimee Bonham After completing her Bachelors of Fine Art in painting and drawing from Brigham Young University in 2002 Aimee Bonham moved with her husband and child to Chicago IL. While in Chicago for 6 years she participated in several solo and group shows. Aimee then moved with her husband and 3 children …
By Linda Hoffman Kimball
Abigail Muldowney is our Featured Artist for Summer 2018. Congratulations on winning the Honorable Mention in our 2018 Segullah Fine Art and Writing Contest, Abby! We were transfixed by your luxuriant black and white photography. Your work is powerful, compelling and richly evocative. What a startling and delightful surprise to discover that you are the …
By Sandra Clark
While holding a camera you come across the fascinating and often accidental messiness of humanity and nature that can create beautiful images. Beauty is not found in perfection but in the dirty, abandoned, well worn, odd, accidental, and even sad. Why should the sham of photoshopped bodies be what we find beautiful? Glamour doesn’t take us …
ARTIST STATEMENT While holding a camera you come across the fascinating and often accidental messiness of humanity and nature that can create beautiful images. Beauty is not found in perfection but in the dirty, abandoned, well worn, odd, accidental, and even sad. Why should the sham of photoshopped bodies be what we find beautiful? Glamour doesn’t …
As a stay-at-home mother of three, I have plenty that fills my time—which is a blessing—but when I need to recharge, painting is what makes me feel like me. After college, when I didn’t have my regular art classes to count on for a creative outlet, and instead had little fingers, busy toes and diapered …