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ART & SOUL MAGAZINE
B R I G H T E R DAY
by BRYSON MANUEL
Editor's Letter
The Student Media Board finds deep pleasure in showcasing every single artwork that has made it into this Spring 2021 Edition of the Honolulu Community College Art & Soul Magazine. This magazine is a collection of various works created by alumni & current students of the Honolulu CC Community. First off, I'd like to thank the rest of the gang on the Student Media Board. I've known Kris & Allan for quite some time now. Getting offered a position at SMB and being able to work alongside such good friends during my last stint in college has been a godsend. Even among the Student Life staff, we three are called "single brain cell", as if we share one mind. Lastly, I'd like to thank the entire Student Life & Development team at Honolulu Community College. The women of Student Activities, Faith, Jonna, & Karla were a pleasure to work with and get to know over the plethora of events and activities planned throughout the school year. To top it all off, I'd never known I'd be under the gracious, motherly care of our Student Life & Development Advisor, Ms. Emily. You all were nothing but a family to me. Despite the short time I've gotten to know you all, I couldn't be more proud to have been a part of such a wonderful team. -This magazine is dedicated to the students of Honolulu Community College COV E R A R T F R OM WO R KS F E AT U R E D I N A R T & S O U L S P R I N G 2020 https://issuu.com/michaelleidemann/docs/art_soulofficial
EWA BEACH ZENNING PHOTOGRAPHY
by ALISON M.
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JOHN KALANI H AY WO R T H
SEBASTIAN BASKERVILLE
KENG
H A R N T R A KU LY E U N YO N G
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CALEB VALERO
ERIC FURUKAWA
GRETELLE DE LEON 3
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I am a new student at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and have taken on a heav y load this semester. Mishka unfortunately lays next to me for hours on end while I study which is why at least once a week I owe it to her to go on a crazy adventure.
MISHKA JUMPING IN WATER
PHOTOGRAPHY
MISHKA BY PUKA
INSTAGRAM: @MISHKAPAC
by K E E GA N PACC H I O N I
MishkaPac
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-Keegan Pacchioni
Most of the time I'm in a zoom meeting, in a lab or have my head in the book but these photos are reminders that we're on Hawaii and we can't let the tough times take over the good fortune we have.
MISHKA ON MOUNTAIN
MISHKA OCEAN SUNRISE
We've been exploring the island piece by piece and we have hundreds of photos and videos capturing our journeys.
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F E ST I VA L OF F LOW E R S
M A K E U P, F A S H I O N , & P H O T O G R A P H Y
by ALINA KALANI 7
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HAIR & MAKEUP
by B AYA L AG M A A DAVA A 8
ART & UPCYCLED FASHION
by NAOMI UCHIDA
RECYCLED CALVIN KLEIN FACE MASK
RECYCLED WEDDING GOWN HCC SUSTAINABILIT Y CLUB ART 9
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SFX MAKEUP
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by MADISON DIFATO My idea behind this clown was not to showcase everybody's worst nightmare. I did not want to just play around with white face paint and add a red nose. I wanted to allow conventional, over exaggerated characteristics of a clown to become human. I wanted to create a clown that belongs to an entirely separate sub species of human. In this way, the pale sickly complexion is a trait distinctly clown. The red hair and swollen red nose is also inherently clown. Of course after creating this, it was absolutely terrifying. (Seen in first stages of makeup) So, to top it off, it seemed necessary to then add the clown paint. -Madison Difato
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DIGITAL ARTWORK
by M AYA K AWAS A K I
I've gotten into drawing mandalas about two years ago and loved it ever since. Making the patterns is really fun and therapeutic for me. I encourage others if they are interested to try their hand at it! -Maya Kawasaki
ZINNIA S U N F LOW E R DAYS
I N STAG R A M : @ M AYA M I X E D M E D I U M
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SUNSHINE
POETRY
by FAITH GABOUR
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Sunshine Some people are sunflowers And some people are suns Sunflowers look for the light of a smile Even when its gone
PHOTOGRAPHY
by A L L A N S A LVA D O R
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SHELDON MASHINO
MAT THEW GONZALES
JOHN KALANI H AY WO R T H
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DIGITAL ARTWORK
by SAM FAMUI
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INSTAGRAM: @DAHGREENGOBLIN
JUST KEEP GOING
DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
When COVID hit, it hit me hard. I lost both my jobs and was forced to vacate my place of residence. I had a hard time dealing with it and I needed some sort of outlet. So I took up a class in digital design and I learned that I could pour all my frustration and stress onto a digital canvas and it would make me somewhat more sane. When I created my "Just Keep Going" piece I was listening to a lot of Tupac for inspiration, at the time I was going through a depression stage. All I could think of was how my mom would always tell me to just keep going. That things will always get better. She was right. -Sam Famui
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SKY PIRATE
DIGITAL ART/ PHOTOSHOP
LOST BOY
DIGITAL ART/ PHOTOSHOP
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SUMMER AFTERNOON
DIGIT ILLUSTRATION
WATCHING
DIGIT ILLUSTRATION
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DIGITAL ARTWORK
by ALOVELYBRAT
INSTAGRAM: @ALOVELYBRAT
BLM
DIGIT ILLUSTRATION
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SERENITY
PAINTING
by RINA ATOM
M E TA M O R P H O S I S
OIL PAINTING
by CHASITY BLEU
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Cultivate by Chasity Crosby (2019)
There will be days you forget who you are. You'll long for the girl you used to be, but you've already made it this far. Some days, you might not even try. You'll close your eyes against that bright, blinding light. But the seeds that your grandmother planted will be a shade for you. And the seeds that your mother sow will be a lesson for you. "Will you water them, baby? Will you trim back their weeds? Will you let them show you how to be strong and stand tall, not let those bad ones take her leaves? When you're pulled this way and that and you don't know which side you're on, look up, look up! There will be a light that comes through that canopy of love. Oh, look up, look up to see the truth. It has always been inside of you."
AKALA
ACRYLIC & OIL PAINTING
by CHASITY BLEU
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HAHALUA
OIL PAINTING
SPRING EDITION 2021
by CHASITY BLEU
QUEEN
OIL PAINTING
by CHASITY BLEU 20
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ILLUSTRIOUS SUNRISE
LYRICS & MUSIC
by R YA N P E R E Z M U S I C
Illustrious Sunrise
Illustrious Sunrise is about the awakening to one's clarity. As we lay our heads down to rest we allow our worries to be turned to wonder and as we wake we are filled with abundance. With every sunrise comes a new start and it's up to us to CHOOSE our own expansion and growth. -Ryan Perez
As the sun sets in the west I lay my head down for some rest Prepping for the best, changes to come With the Illustrious Sunrise Oh illustrious sunrise Watching the rise in your eyes Spirit and soul shiftving inside Prosperity, a natural high Illustrious Sunrise
Paramount growth is in the gray The gray is only a temporary stay Let Affirmations lead the way, change will come With the illustrious sunrise Oh illustrious sunrise Watching the rise in your eyes Spirit and soul shifting inside Prosperity, a natural high Illustrious Sunrise Every successful stay within the dark Allows my mind body and spirit to embark On a journey to Rise and elevate self love And Shed light on believing I am enough Oh illustrious sunrise Watching the rise in your eyes Spirit and soul shifting inside Prosperity, a natural high Illustrious Sunrise
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VARIOUS TRADITIONAL WORKS S U B M I T T E D by D I A N E K I M
JASMINE VILLAMAR
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KAITLYN DAVID
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CHIYOKO OZAKI
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KAKELA MATSUMOTO
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LIANA GARCIA
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PHOTOGRPAHY by ROBERT ALVIAR
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INSTAGRAM: @ALVIARROBERT
50TH STATE
ART & MUSIC b y NAI BOI (FT. HANAPAKS)
Being born and raised in Hawaii I developed a very strong bond and connection to this special place I call home. I wanted to express how I felt growing up here in Hawaii and I knew it was a feeling many other can relate too. Especially for those from Hawaii who are currently in the mainland or out of country. This song is sure to make them miss home. When I wrote 50th State I wanted to make sure it was something anyone and everyone from Hawaii could connect to and send listeners on a trip down memory lane. Those who are born and raised within Hawaii are all privileged with calling Hawaii home and the beauty that comes with this place. I hope this song can remind others how privileged we are to call this place home. Along with that you should ask yourself. How can we keep Hawaii beautiful and up hold the title as the state of aloha?
"Much love and aloha to readers" Sincerely, Nai Boi (Nainoa Ho)
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SHINOBIGATANA
WOODWORK
JEWELRY BOX
by KRISTOFEL ABELLA
"HONOR"
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WOODWORK
名 誉
by ALLAN SALVADOR
SLOTHULANT
WOODWORK
by BRYSON MANUEL
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BLUE LAMP
by JOSEPH AGAG
TOILET PAPER
by JAEU PARK
AUTOMOTIVE TECH DEPT. RECYCLED ART SCULPTURES P H O T O G R A P H Y by R O B E R T S I LVA
GUITAR
by DYLAN HIROTA
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IN HONOR OF K E L L K O M A T S U B A R A ( 19 6 6 - 2 0 2 0 )
TRANS GEAR LAMP
by RAPHAEL SANCHEZ
CONDENSOR
by CONNOR GRAHAM BY
BLACK LAMP
by JT UEHARA
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BLACKOUT POEM
by ALLAN SALVADOR
FAITH MANIPULATED PHOTOGRAPHY
by BENJAMIN HARMEYER 30
TURQUOISE
SEASHROOM
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MANIPULATED PHOTOGRAPHY
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Goodbye
VARIOUS WORKS
POETRY
by KRISTOFEL ABELLA
You always said to find happiness That’s when I left to find it But when you left my life forever You never said goodbye Five thousand miles we were apart Surrounded by open sea As tears flowed down my cheeks It only filled the deep ocean basin As night and day passes by My love for you will never die If love alone could have saved you You never would have left my side In life I loved you dearly
Last Time As the ones you love gather around The sight of fear kept me at bay Though you waited in agony I never came to say goodbye I thought about so many things As I slept weeping through the night Oh how much pain I was in At least yours has passed
In death I do the same You held a place in my heart That no one will ever fill As memories come flooding back My heart starts to break I guess that’s what happens When you never said goodbye
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THOUGHTS
ART & MUSIC
by THE BIG SCHEME
This EP was just a way to share with people my current thoughts and ideas including: love, overcoming adversity, skill, as well as God.
-The Big Scheme (Spencer Holden)
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THE ONE
LYRICS & MUSIC
by L.A. THE TRUTH
A song I wrote towards the end of 2019. Experiencing probably the most difficult time in my life to date, having been in the culinary industry for 15 years making music was my therapy. Left my position at a renowned hotel here in Hawaii to pursue more out of life. Taught myself how to use Garage Band, composed the song in the moment of intense emotion and 2 years later I'm enrolled in the Audio Engineering Program and put the track out on streaming platforms with help of some professional friends. An ode to following a dream and making my mark as a Pacific Islander in the Hip Hop/ Rap genre.
-L.A. The Truth (Lance Aldan)
Lyrics I am the One Well at least that's what my momma said Up early on my grind Left my childhood behind I am the One That put this family back on that track I am the One Sixteen clocked in an neva looked back But don't you get it confused Cuz you could be the One too My generation no youth We was raising kids while in school Then they wonder why we cold Heart frost bit like eskimos Gotta chip on my shoulda' Let it explode Supa Nova I am the One Greatness within my matrix I am the One Even tha' ninety-nine gon' deny it I am the One Dis that John Wick on yo' false idols Tidal These Waves Only a name ya' take ta' that grave I am the One Greatness within my matrix I am the One Even tha' ninety-nine gon' deny it I am the One Dis that John Wick on yo' false idols Tidal These Waves Only a name ya' take ta' that grave
Life an' times Boy you live a life like mine Constantly I gotta question Why Like Why did I survive Why am I alive Neva had the chance ta' say Goodbye Blood, sweat, an' tears Got comfortable wit my fears I was on my own Worked so much I neva' was home I put that food right on my plate Had ta' put that shirt right on my back If she didn't love me It'd get ugly Leave me just like that An' out of that mud They neva' thought I'd climb I hear all the whispers But I pay them no mind It's been game time Boy I been all in Ya these colors on my skin They cover scars from my sins An' if you ain't about that bank They you ain't really 'bout that Win I speak and watch they head spin I only break bread wit my Kin Watch how I move Stealth leave no clues When it's green light My aim right I hit 'em up with dat Truth
Constantly I gotta question Why Like Why did I survive Why am I alive Neva had the chance ta say Goodbye I am the One Greatness within my matrix I am the One Even tha' ninety-nine gon' deny it I am the One Dis dat John Wick on yo' false idols Tidal These Waves Only a name ya' take ta' that grave I am the One Greatness within my matrix I am the One Even tha' ninety-nine gon' deny it I am the One Dis dat John Wick on yo' false idols Tidal These Waves Only a name ya' take ta' that grave
Life an' times Boy you live a life like mine
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BANANA
PAINTING
SPRING EDITION 2021
by BRYSON MANUEL
EXCERPT FROM "ON MY OWN" LITERATURE
by JONNA "Suddenly, he pulls me toward him and embraces me. I allow myself to enjoy this moment and then I slowly push myself off of him. He was leaving the next day to return home, and he was only here for work, not for me. I know that this wasn’t going to last forever, but why don’t I want him to leave? Even after not seeing or talking to each other for months, we clicked right away. I think in some weird way, the universe wanted to give us one more chance. As my final gesture to him, I drove him to where he was staying. After I parked the car and turned it off, we both got out of the car to give each other one last hug. He reaches for me, arms open, with a glum look on his face. He pulls me in holding me tight. “You know how I feel about you”, he said holding me in his arms. I turned my face upwards towards his with my eyebrows narrowed. “No, what?” I feel his embrace slowly tighten. “I still love you”, looking down at me with the same expression in his eyes. I recognize it’s the same look he gave me when he broke my heart the first time."
FULL WORK CAN BE VIEWED AT: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/2021/04/27/my-own-way/
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PHOTOGRAPHY
by SKYE SAGISI
WEBSITE: https://www.skyesagisi.com
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FULL WORK CAN BE VIEWED AT: https://www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/2021/04/28/the-best-year-of-my-journey/
CONTRIBUTORS Kristofel Abella Joseph Agag Lance Aldan (L.A. the Truth) Jonnalyn Alves (Jonna) Robert Alviar Sebastian Baskerville Alison Bruce -Maldonado (Alison M.) Sophia Carrero (alovelybrat) Chasity Crosby (Chasity Bleu) Bayalagmaa Davaa Kaitlyn David Madison DiFato Samuel Faumui (Sam Faumui) Eric Furukawa Faith Gabour Liana Garcia Matthew Gonzales Connor Graham Benjamin Harmeyer Keng Harntrakulyeunyong John Kalani Hayworth (Unkokalanz)
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Dylan Hirota Nainoa Ho (Nai Boi) Spencer Holden (The Big Scheme) Alina Kalani Maya Kawasaki Howard Kekahuna (k.k.) Gretelle De Leon Cherr y Makino Sheldon Mashino Kakela Matsumoto Korina Mota (Rina Atom) Chiyoko Ozaki Keegan Pacchioni (MishkaPac) Jaeu Park Ryan Perez (Ryan Perez Music) Skye Sagisi Allan Salvador Naomi Uchida JT Uehara Caleb Valero Jasmine Villamar
COV E R A R T F R OM WO R KS F E AT U R E D I N A R T & S O U L S P R I N G 2020 https://issuu.com/michaelleidemann/docs/art_soulofficial
Editor's Final Note I've always had a love-hate relationship with art. I like to see the expression of art from others yet I've never kept the drive to pursue my own art and take the time to improve my art skills. I've relegated art to a mere pastime. Yet, working on this magazine has rekindled my fascination for creativity. I really hope that this magazine has done every single submitted work in this publication it's due justice. The magazine was in the peak of its production in the middle of a global pandemic & arguably the busiest time of the year for the members of the Student Media Board. This edition was the first and most likely the last time I'd have my hand in compiling such a broad spectrum of creative works. Spring 2021 marks my final semester at HonCC. There's no knowing If I'd ever come back and continue my education at this campus. Nevertheless, the Student Media Board and the creation of this very magazine have given me such great memories and quite invaluable experiences that I'll hold dearly. Art is an expression of our thoughts, our imagination, and our soul. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, and, Stay Creative! Passionately, Bryson Manuel Editor-in-Chief
Art & Soul is published by the Student Media Board of Honolulu Community College. The magazine is produced and edited entirely by Honolulu CC students and is financed through the student media fee. Art & Soul welcomes student submissions throughout the year at hccartandsoul@gmail.com or through our website www.honolulu.hawaii.edu/artandsoul/. The magazine's content reflects the views of the Student Media Board, which reserves the right to edit content for publication. Copyright 2021 by the Honolulu Community College Student Media Board. No content published in Art & Soul may be reprinted or republished without the permission of the original artist.
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