"The Myth of Hula" Hawaiian Oil Painting on Canvas signed Dane Hidalgo
"The Myth of Hula" Hawaiian Oil Painting on Canvas signed Dane Hidalgo
This acrylic painting on canvas, titled “The Myth of Hula” by Dane Hidalgo and dated 2003, is a
captivating visual representation of Hawaiian life and myths depicting a woman emerging from
the Ocean and becoming a flower.
The sky is spangled with stars and the dewdrops seems real.
The painting sits in a very deep light walnut frame.
The hibiscus flower has long been associated with beauty and joy in Hawaii; if worn behind the left ear it indicates that a woman is taken or married, but when worn on the right it signals that she is available or single. In this painting we see the face of a woman who appears to be transformed by a pastel pink hibiscus blossom – could it represent Laka, goddess of Hula ? With so many questions surrounding this oil on canvas, there's no definitive answer – only endless possibilities!
Hula has its origins in ancient history as a ritual dance performed for the Volcano deity, Pele. Hula was a way for the ancient Hawaiians to tell their stories with movement and mele (song/chant). The hula dance was originally used as a religious ritual to promote fertility, honour the Gods, or praise the chiefs. This unique form of expression serves as an archive for their culture and stories.
REFERENCE NUMBER: LU654311828472
PERIOD: 2000-2009
CONDITION: Excellent
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 37" Width: 25" Depth: 1"
COUNT: 1
MATERIAL: Acrylic
CREATOR: Dane Hidalgo
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