Nanaka Keiki Boardies- Black

Nanaka Patterns in nature are the greatest library of design. Observing ʻāina and the multitude of motifs offer an unlimited resource of compositions! Nanaka, for example, has been an inspiration to cultural decoration for hundreds of years. Because the ʻulu is a food source, there is an intimate connection, whether when peeling the skin or pulling it out of an imu, the patterns on the skin are familiar. Playing with scale, big and small, we are treated to the motif’s subliminal energy. Similar to dry, cracked dirt, or bee’s wax, there is an emotional bond with patterns. Each composition motivates creativity and stirs the inner search for the parallels in the habitat we dwell. ʻUlu always inspires me. Each encounter furthers the insight of this remarkable and nourishing food source!