Impact of Herb Kane

Kane’s work influenced many people to go into a deeper understanding of how Hawaiians established themselves as a united kingdom

 “Battle at Nuʻuanu Pali”

·         Dimensions: 23 inches by 35.5 inches

·         Medium: acrylic paint on canvas

·         Made in 2002

·         Description: This mural shows the battle at the Pali. This was the last battle that King Kamhameha won, this battle allowed him to have control of all the islands and unite them

Na Ali i

 “Na Ali i”

·         Dimensions: 15-by-7 feet

·         Medium: acrylic paint on a gesso grounded wood panel

·         Made in 2005

·         Description: This mural shows chiefs gathering around King Kamehameha discussing battle plans. Each of the chiefs are dressed in ahu ula which are feather cloaks and capes, also wearing a mani ole, which are the feather helmets

Hawaii State Postal Stamp

Hawaii 50th Statehood Stamp:

 Dimensions: Original painting: 30 inches by 30 inches

·         Medium: Oil on canvas

·         Made in 2011

·         Description: Herb’s view on Hawaiian culture is presented in this stamp. He painted a surfer and canoes paddler sharing the same wave. These two activities have been a part of Hawaiian culture for ages.

Pele Dreaming

"Pele Dreaming":

·         Dimensions: 34 inches in diameter & 4 inches in depth

·         Medium: bronze

·         Made in 1989

·         Description: Pele is the Hawaiian volcano goddess, she is represented in with sculpture dreaming, her hair is lava and she is in front of a fire background with fame in her hand.

Kane's Early Life

•  Popular Hawaiian Artist
• June 21, 1928 – March 8, 2011
• Graduated fro University of Chicago
• Influenced by Hawaiian Culture