I Ka Uhi Wai O Ke Koʻolau (Wahi Pana Kona Low T-Shirt Fundraiser 3 of 3)
Wahi Pana: Storied Places a fundraiser by the Mayorʻs Office of Culture and the Arts (MOCA).In support of Kona Low relief efforts across Oʻahu, the Wahi Pana Project is releasing a limited-edition T-shirt series featuring all Phase 3 sites. Communities across Oʻahu have been deeply impacted— homes damaged, landscapes altered, and families are navigating a long road ahead. These stories and artworks connect each place to collective action, honoring the significance of Wahi Pana while supporting communities as they recover and rebuild.I Ka Uhi Wai o Ke Koʻolau by Kaili ChunMoʻolelo by Kaiminaʻauao KahikinaHoʻomaluhia Botanical Garden, KoʻolaupokoThese four corten steel sculptures, positioned as nānā (viewing portals), invite visitors to: E Akahele, E Kū Mālie, E Kilo (or slow sown, stand still, and observe with intention).This installation honors the lush, cloud-laden, and enduring Koʻolau Mountain Range, which embodies the realm of the akua, shaped over deep time by wind, rain, water, and genealogy. Each sculpture aligns with a puʻu (peak), each carrying its own presence and story: Lanihuli—often wrapped in shifting clouds—evokes the movement between ʻike and ʻike ʻole, what is revealed and what remains unseen.ʻO Kōnāhuanui—the highest peak—stands as a place of vigilance and authority, long associated with watchfulness over Koʻolaupoko.Keahiakahoe—whose name recalls fire carried upslope—speaks to transformation, memory, reconciliation, and the enduring marks left upon the land.A Me Ka Wai ʻIhi Kapu o Hiʻilaniwai—sacred waters for cleansing and healing that embody restoration and renewal.Wahi Pana: Storied Places is a winner of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Public Art Challenge grant. For more information visit: www.wahipana.com*All proceeds from this fundraiser will support the work of Lāhui Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting our communities through cultural preservation, ʻāina stewardship, and direct support to families in need. *Mahalo nui to Bishop Museum, the fiscal sponsor of the Wahi Pana: Storied Places and to the artists and researchers for their kōkua and support.*PREORDER OPEN NOW THROUGH May 20thShirts will be available approximately 3 weeks after purchase.Pick-up details to be announced soon. T-Shirt Shirt Specs $40.00 EachHeavyweight Adult Tee Sizes S - XXLComfort Colors 1717 T-Shirt Color: pepper