Kaili Chun (born 1962) is a Native Hawaiian sculptor, installation artist, and lecturer at Kapiolani Community College. Her work often explores themes of Hawaiian culture, history, and the impact of Westernization, using a mix of natural and industrial materials. Born on Oahu, she attended Kamehameha Schools and is of mixed ancestry, with both parents being part Native Hawaiian.

Chun earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Princeton University, where she studied under renowned ceramic artist Toshiko r he. She later received her Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1999.

Chun's installations are known for their deeply rooted narratives, reflecting on issues of identity, cultural preservation, and the intersections of traditional Hawaiian values with contemporary life.

Yvonne Cheng (born 1941) is a celebrated artist whose work captures the beauty and culture of Hawaiian and Polynesian life. After moving to Hawaii in 1967, she began studying batik at the Bishop Museum, a medium that shaped her artistic expression for over two decades. Her batik pieces, renowned for their vivid and elegant depictions of Hawaiian women, are considered iconic in the realm of Hawaiian art.

Cheng later expanded her repertoire to include oil and acrylic on canvas, as well as watercolors and pen and ink. Initially, her subjects were adorned in traditional kapa garments, but she gradually incorporated contemporary Polynesian aesthetics by using Tahitian textiles. Her compositions often feature lush tropical backdrops inspired by the natural beauty surrounding her studio in Palolo Valley, Oahu.

Known for her large-scale commissioned murals, Cheng's works grace prominent locations, including the Hilton Hawaiian Village Kalia Tower, Mariposa restaurant at Neiman Marcus, the Grand Wailea Resort on Maui, and the Hawai'i State Art Museum. Her art stands as a tribute to Hawaii's cultural richness and the enduring spirit of its people.

Solomon Enos (born 1976) is a Native Hawaiian artist and visionary from Makaha Valley, Oahu, renowned for his diverse and forward-thinking work. Over his 30-year career, he has explored oil painting, book illustration, murals, game design, and augmented reality. A self-proclaimed "Possibilist," Enos fuses traditional and contemporary influences with sci-fi and fantasy to imagine an aspirational future. His art addresses themes of ancestry, identity, collective consciousness, and humanity's connection to the planet, rooted in his Hawaiian heritage.

Enos has exhibited at the Honolulu Museum of Art, the Queensland Art Gallery, and the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. His works also feature in community mural projects and major commissions for Google and Disney, where he blends traditional narratives with cutting-edge technology. Through his multifaceted art, Enos inspires dialogue on cultural identity and a sustainable, inclusive future.

Sally French (born 1947) born in Stockton, California in 1947, is an artist based on Kauai, where she operates Double Dog Dare Studio, offering printmaking residencies to emerging and established artists. Her mixed-media practice incorporates monotype, digital print, screenprint, spray paint, resin, collage, drawing, and painting to create narratives inspired by personal and topical themes.

French's work has been widely exhibited, including at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, Contemporary Museum in Honolulu, Schaefer International Gallery on Maui, and Heidi Cho Gallery in New York. Locally, her art is showcased at venues like the Hawai'i State Art Museum and Honolulu Museum.

Her awards include a National Endowment for the Arts Grant, a State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Grant, and the Schaefer Portrait Challenge Winner (2021). With a career spanning decades, French's innovative approach and commitment to experimentation continue to inspire the art community.

Kamea Hadar (born 1984) Kamea Hadar grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the worlds of his Japanese/Korean mother and Israeli father. He began studying drawing and painting from a young age. As a child he took classes at the Honolulu Art Academy and University of Hawaii; and spent periods living, studying and creating at the University of San Diego, Sorbonne in Paris, University of St. Louis in Madrid and the University of Tel Aviv, Israel. As a Hawaii native, Kamea grew up eating Spam products and it is a part of his family and culture. Although Kamea's work is based in traditional portraiture it has evolved off of the canvas to large scale murals and installations that can be found in cities around the world. He labels his work as "Hybridism", a hybridization of traditional and modern culture.

Pegge Hopper (born 1935)

Born in Oakland, California, Hopper moved to Hawaii in 1963 and began a series of paintings of Island women. These iconic paintings have been exhibited in solo shows in Hawaii as well as Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle. She studied at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Her work is represented in many private and public collections including the permanent collections of the Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, the Bishop Museum, the Honolulu International Airport and the Pacific Club.

Hadley Nunes (born 1980) is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans painting, performance, and curation. Her art is featured in collections like The William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation and the Howard Hughes collection. Based in Manoa Valley, Honolulu, she participated in Google's 2019 artist residency, creating a permanent mural and a 3D work in VR. Nunes founded Present Project in 2014, mentoring young artists and hosting exhibitions, lectures, and scholarships. Her first solo museum show was at the Honolulu Museum of Art in 2019. A fellow at prestigious residencies, Nunes continues to create art that bridges tradition and innovation.

Masami Teraoka (born 1936) is an internationally acclaimed artist known for his masterful fusion of traditional Japanese woodblock print techniques with contemporary themes. Born in Onomichi, Japan, Teraoka studied art at Kwansei Gakuin University before moving to the United States, where he earned a BFA and MFA from Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. Now based in Hawaii, Teraoka creates work that explores topics such as globalization, cultural identity, and social issues, often blending humor with incisive commentary.

His early works, featuring ukiyo-e influences and playful juxtapositions, later evolved into grand, Renaissance-style paintings addressing themes like AIDS, environmental concerns, and political corruption. Teraoka's art has been exhibited widely, including at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Smithsonian Institution. Teraoka continues to create thought-provoking works from his studio in Hawaii.

Lauren Trangmar (born 1987) is a Christchurch, New Zealand native who brings together historical aesthetics, scientific illustration and contemporary techniques to create art rich in storytelling and cultural commentary. She has a foundation in Fine Arts from the University of Canterbury and a BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Hawai'i at Māʻnoa. Lauren's works explore themes such as the intersection of myths, culture, and history, often with a subtle humorous undertone. Her art has gained recognition in exhibitions across Hawai'i, North Carolina, Australia, and New Zealand. She is celebrated for her contribution to the 2015 Artists of Hawai'i exhibition at the Honolulu Museum of Art, where her work became part of the museum's permanent collection. Trangmar's client list includes Hawaiian Airlines, Flux Magazine, and Tokyo Midtown, showcasing her versatility and reach as a fine artist and illustrator.