I moved to the Big Island in 1984, the month Mauna Loa began to erupt. I was burned out on doing tv, had been working 60-80 hour work weeks in Denver. But when Kilauea erupted at the same time,…
Adare (they/them) is a classically trained portrait artist, disability rights activist, and founder of Kīpaipai Art Foundation. Adare’s portfolio is recognizable for its vibrancy, use of gold leaf, and focus on cultural diversity. As both a nonbinary and differently abled…