Artist Statement – Kerry Candarakis 
Aloha
  
The literal translation of the phrase is [Alo] meaning 'presence' and [Hā] meaning 'breath. ' Together the word Aloha translates to 'The presence of breath' or 'breath of life’.  I’ve endeavour to imbed the spirit of ‘Aloha’ in this work.
My early Hawaiian memories came from Elvis movies, vintage postcards, 50 First Dates, Jurassic Park, Hawaii-Five-O, Pearl Harbour and the World Surf league.  My expectations were high.
 
The scent of Frangipani (or Plumeria) and the warmth assailed me on arrival.  The palm trees swayed in the breeze even amongst the city buildings.  The volcanic mountains dominated even the city skyline, the aqua waters were pristine and gorgeous foliage was abundant everywhere.  I was completely captivated with everything Hawaiian.
This body of work endeavours to take you on a journey to Hawaii.   The vibrancy of colour used tries to mimic Hawaii’s natural beauty.  I have worked on Linen, timber cradles, cardboard, skateboard decks and a surfboard with Acrylic and Ink. There are both elements of painting and drawing as part of my theme.  This work aims to celebrate the Hawaiian surf culture.  Whilst creating this body of work I continually found a smile on my face when planning, painting, and curating.
Aloha is also the word used for both 'hello' and 'goodbye' in Hawaiian, but it is more than a simple salutation —Living ‘Aloha’ is a way of life, I aim to embrace the Aloha spirit.
 

Mahalo, Kerry

Aloha 1, 40.5h x 79.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

Aloha 2, 22h x 22w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 3, 22h x 22w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 2, 22h x 22w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 5, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD Aloha 6, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD Aloha 7, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD Aloha 8, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD 8, 34.5 x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD Aloha 9, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD Aloha 10, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD Aloha 11, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD Aloha 12, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD Aloha 14, 22h x 27w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 15, 22h x 27w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 16, 22h x 27w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

Aloha 17, 22h x 27w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

Aloha 18, 22h x 27w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 19, 22h x 27w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 20, 27h x 22w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 21, 27h x 22w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

Aloha 22, 27h x 22w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

Aloha 23, 22h x 27w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

Aloha 24, 44h x 53.5w x 5.5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edge oak

Aloha 25, 53.5h x 44w x 5.5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edge oak

SOLD Aloha 26, 39h x 48w x 5.5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 27, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD Aloha 28, Mixed Media on Linen with deep edged oak frame. 102h x 152w x 6d cm

Aloha 29, Mixed media on card paper mounted on mat board, 38h x 50.5w cm

Aloha 30, Mixed media on Watercolour paper mounted on mat board, 46h x 37w cm

SOLD Aloha 31, 27h x 22w x 2d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 32, 102h x 96.5w x 3d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen

Aloha 33, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 34, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 35, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 36, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 37, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 38, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 39, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 40, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 41, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 42, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 43, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 44, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 45, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 46, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 47, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

SOLD Aloha 48, 42h x 55w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Aluminium panel framed in oak

SOLD Aloha 49, 42h x 55w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Aluminium panel framed in oak

Aloha 50, 80h x 20w x 1d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on wooden skateboard

Aloha 51, 80h x 20w x 1d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on wooden skateboard

Aloha 52, 80h x 20w x 1d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on wooden skateboard

Aloha 53, Acrylic and pen on Canvas framed in Oak 20.5 x 20.5 x 4 cm

Aloha 54, Acrylic and pen on Canvas framed in Oak 20.5 x 20.5 x 4 cm

Aloha 55, Acrylic and pen on linen 76 x 101 x 3.5 cm

Aloha 56, Mixed media on card paper mounted on mat board, 38h x 50.5w cm

Aloha 57, Mixed media on card paper mounted on mat board, 38h x 50.5w cm

SOLD Aloha 58, Mixed media on watercolour paper mounted on mat board, 29.5h x 37.5w x 0.5d cm

SOLD Aloha 59, Mixed media on card paper mounted on mat board, 38h x 50.5w cm

Aloha 60, Mixed media on card paper mounted on mat board, cm

Aloha 61, Mixed media on card paper mounted on mat board, 38h x 50.5w cm

SOLD Aloha 62, Mixed media on card paper mounted on mat board, 38h x 50.5w cm

Aloha 63, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 64, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 65, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

SOLD Aloha 66, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

SOLD Aloha 67, 20h x 20w x 3d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on Timber cradle

Aloha 68, 80h x 20w x 1d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on wooden skateboard

Aloha 69, 80h x 20w x 1d cm Acrylic & Mixed Media on wooden skateboard

Aloha 70, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

SOLD Aloha 71, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

Aloha 72, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

Aloha 73, 34.5h x 34.5w x 5d cm (Framed) Acrylic & Mixed Media on Linen Board Framed in deep edged oak

Aloha 74, 44.5 x 54 x 5.5 cm Acrylic on a deep edge Canvas framed in a White box wood frame

SOLD Aloha 75, 34.5 x 34.5 x 3.5 cm Acrylic and Ink on linen board with Oak box frame

Waratah 29 x 34 x 3.5 cm, Acrylic and ink on linen board framed in Oak box frame

Aloha 76, Acrylic and Ink on Canvas board framed in Pine box frame, 44.5 x 54.5 x 3.5 cm

Aloha 77 Fibreglass Surfboard 189 x 50 x 18 cm

Aloha 78 Acrylic and Pen on Board double framed in gold and oak 43 x 57 x 2 cm

SOLD Aloha 79 Acrylic and Ink on linen board framed in Oak 34 x 34 x 3 cm

Aloha 80 Acrylic and Ink on deep edge canvas framed in oak 24.5 x 29.5 x 5.5 cm

Aloha 81 Acrylic and Ink on deep edge canvas framed in Black 23.2 x 23.2 x 5.5 cm