Pele At Dawn
The creation of a stunning rendition of Pele - the Hawaiian Goddess of Creation & Destruction - was inspired by the artist to honor the deity and support the victims of the Maui Fires through the donation of proceeds. This masterpiece is planned to be made available at an annual auction in Hawaii, organized by a Native Hawaiian business associate of the artist's husband. However, before being included in the auction, the art piece must first be blessed by a Hawaiian Priest. If not accepted for the auction she will become available for sale directly through the artist. The proceeds will be donated to help the victims of the Maui Fires.
18” x 22” Pele Goddess with organic edges
Crafted using a combination of wet and needle-felted techniques, the artwork features fibers made from merino silk blends, lending a beautiful sheen to the depiction of the sky and volcano. Intricately detailed with sheep locks for the smoke and hand-sewn beads for added visual interest, the art piece showcases Pele in the form of needle-felted MC-1, complete with hand-painted 4mm German glass eyes, ebony merino wool & viscose hair, and rhinestones embellishing the fire she holds.
Additional embellishments include 130 silk plumeria petals meticulously cut, colored, and sewn into place for Pele's lei, as well as a skirt made of twisted merino silk blends, adorned with hand-sewn beads. The artwork even includes a small rhinestone placed strategically to represent the "Morning Star," signifying a sunrise rather than a sunset.
Measuring 18” wide by 22” high, this depiction of Pele is the largest piece created by the artist to date, promising to captivate viewers with its craftsmanship and attention to detail.
