Cooling off with Summer Swimming & Surfing by Carol Bennett
With summer upon us, have you had a chance to cool off and get wet in your favorite ocean or pool?
We haven’t—been too busy with our ever-growing greenhouse, but isn’t it remarkable the way the light sparkles and dances through the water. The way your body relaxes as you allow the water to support you. The feeling of buoyancy. Carol Bennett’s ethereal women in water transport us there and I couldn’t resist creating a solo show of her work to share with you.
Carol finds inspiration in her daily practice of swimming in the ocean near her home on Kauai. You can feel her passion for it in her works—from her mastery of light and figure to the array of materials she creates with. It’s no wonder she’s had museum shows and is included in museum, corporate, and private collections around the globe.
Plus, she’s incredibly accomplished in public art, too. If you’ve rented a car at the Honolulu Airport, it’s Carol’s work on grand glass panels that greets you as you take the escalator. While we were cruising to the kickoff event for the 15th Annual Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, I spotted her latest installation at the Makalapa Rapid Transit Station (Pearl Harbor/ Hickman AFB station). From the Hawaii State Art Museum Sculpture Garden to the Beverly Hills Hotel, Carol’s long career has left an indelible mark of beauty and inspiration and I love sharing it with you.
Speaking of the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, this year events here will be on Oct. 17th & 18th at the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel—and if you love golfing, or have an affinity for Chef Alan Wong, you’ll want to sign up for the First Annual Cuisines of the Sun Golf Classic hosted by Alan Wong. But hurry—registration is filling up fast and July 18th is the deadline.
For us non-golfers with an affinity for Mediterranean food, the Cucina: From Mauka to Makai event is not to be missed. (Can you tell I’m on the host committee this year? Really would love to see you there!)
Mahalo again for your appreciation of Hawaii’s master artists and continued support. It’s pure joy helping you connect with art you love and we’re deeply grateful.
