PROJECTS
'IWA ARTS & CAFE (2018)
Cofounder, Organizer & Collaborating Artist
A creative sanctuary nestled in a historic blacksmith’s & car repair shop in Honalo, Hawaiʻi—ʻIwa Arts & Café was a living art installation: part gallery, part gathering space, part love letter to community, hosting regular workshops, art exhibits, live working art studios, night cafes and food and local coffee all from scratch.
DIMENSIONS OF LOVE (2009 ~ 2012)
Cofounder, Organizer, Collaborating Artist
A multi-year, community art exhibition exploring cross-cultural expressions of love through art and writing, including anonymous written contributions collected through public drop boxes, email, and snail mail.
What began as an experimental photography project evolved into an anthropological investigation spanning two countries, countless conversations, and all ages.
Exhibited:
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SACI College of Art & Design
Florence, Italy (Group, 2009) -
East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center
Hilo, HI (Group, 2010 & 2012) -
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Student Life Center (Group, 2012)
San Pedro, CA (Solo by invitation, 2011)
CONTRIBUTORS
Heartfelt gratitude to the many collaborators, artists, and anonymous contributors who brought the Dimensions of Love project to life, including but not limited to:
INTERIOR DESIGN: www.waikahe.com
COLLABORATION: www.watercultureart.com
Past projects & professional info. here.
IN THE PRESS
New terminal at Kona International Airport to Break Ground
Project of Nicholson LLC
Press Release by Anne Catlin
West Hawaii Today - March 2019
Hawaii 24/7 - Feb 2019
Culinary Simplicity & Artistic Opportunities
Project by Anne Catlin
Article by Karen Rose
Big Island Now, 2018
‘Iwa Arts Summertime Celebration to Feature Local Chefs and Artists
Project by Anne Catlin & Collaborating Artists
Article by Big Island Now - August 2017
Where Art Found it's Place: Donkey Mill Art Center
Article by Le'a Gleason
Ke Ola Magazine - Nov/Dec 2013
The Art of Love: EHCC Displays
"Dimensions of Love" collection
filled with art and personal love notes
Project by Anne Catlin
Cover Story by Lisa Chaly
Big Island Weekly - May 2012
by David Corrigan and Stephanie Salazar
Big Island Video News - November 2011
Dia de los Muertos at Volcano Art Center
by Damon Tucker Blog
www.damontucker.com - October 2011
Dimensions of Love Art Exhibit
Project Organized by Anne Catlin
East Hawaii Cultural Center - 2010
Essay by Anne Catlin
for University of Hawaii, Hilo - 2008
