Georgia O'Keeffe's Hawai'i
. Patricia Jennings and Maria Ausherman. Koa Books. 113 pages. $20.
. Patricia Jennings and Maria Ausherman. Koa Books. 113 pages. $20.
In 1939, Dole Pineapple sponsored celebrated painter Georgia
O’Keeffe on a nearly three-month excursion to the Islands, and she came away
with much more than the two paintings meant for Dole advertisements. Patricia
Jennings, O’Keeffe’s then 12-year-old guide, now tells the story of her visit
and includes letters from O’Keefe, both of which reveal a softer, more
nurturing side to the artist.
Of course, the book’s most seductive aspects are high-quality reproductions of O’Keeffe’s rarely seen Hawai‘i paintings, tenderly and stunningly evoking fishhooks, Iao Valley, flowers and more—the only thing better would be seeing the paintings in person. But period photos, O’Keeffe’s letters from Maui, and perspectives on her visit run a close second, resurrecting a hidden but meaningful period in the artist’s career.
--Christine Thomas for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, On My Shelf
Of course, the book’s most seductive aspects are high-quality reproductions of O’Keeffe’s rarely seen Hawai‘i paintings, tenderly and stunningly evoking fishhooks, Iao Valley, flowers and more—the only thing better would be seeing the paintings in person. But period photos, O’Keeffe’s letters from Maui, and perspectives on her visit run a close second, resurrecting a hidden but meaningful period in the artist’s career.
--Christine Thomas for the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, On My Shelf
2 comments:
I'm a big O'Keefe fan, and this book looks fabulous! My publicist let me know you were reviewing my debut crime novel, Blood Orchids, set on the Big island. Looking forward to your thoughts about it!
Aloha from Maui,
Toby Neal
http://www.tobyneal.net/
Thanks for commenting Ms. Neal. I hope you like the O'Keeffe book--it's a true treat.
Yes, she is sending a copy for consideration. Mahalo to her!
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