'Twisted Braid’: Hilo Heritage through the lens of Public Art & Film

Have you noticed two gorgeous new murals in downtown Hilo? Come share a celebratory evening highlighting Hilo community, public art and culture and learn about the rich context in which the murals were created and the grant program that helped support them in this community-centric public event.

The public is invited to a presentation about Historic Hawai‘i Foundation’s Hilo Preservation & Beautification Program. The event includes a short film premiere of ʻTwisted Braid’ by artist-in-residence and local filmmaker, Ricky-Thomas Serikawa, and a panel discussion with Miya Tsukazaki, mural sponsor and grantee Temple Children, renowned mural artist Yoskay Yamamoto, and cultural partner Keahi Warfield, Ph. D. A reception will follow.

Murals:
Top of page:  Artist Yoskay Yamamoto in front of his public mural at Agasa Furniture & Music Store.
Above: Hilo Plaza Building, Waipio Tailgate by artist David 'Jarus' Loran.

The Grant Program

The Hilo Preservation & Beautification Program provides grants for the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and beautification of historically-significant buildings, structures, parks and public facilities located in the downtown area of Hilo. Learn more.

The Mural Project

Two public murals were completed at Hilo Plaza Building and Agasa Furniture & Music Store in Downtown Hilo by acclaimed mural artists David ‘Jarus’ Loran and Yoskay Yamamoto through the Temple Children Artists-in-residence cultural immersion/public art program. Local film artist and storyteller Ricky-Thomas Serikawa documents the process and interprets the experience in snippets and a film short. The project was supported by a grant through the Hilo Preservation & Beautification Program.