After learning about the Hawaiian water cycle, ʻAlani Strode Montessori preschool students explored the connection between wai (fresh water) and kai (ocean) and expressed their reflections through painting. Each piece is a unique interpretation of “The Pool,” blending blue, green, and white to visualize the meeting of water sources that support life.
These students are frequent visitors to the museum and enjoy exploring the Sculpture Garden, including “Waikui”, the glass sculpture by Doug Young in what was once a swimming pool.
On view in a ground floor case next to the MORI shop entrance through Monday, August 4, 2025. [UPDATE: the exhibit has been extended through Friday, August 29, 2025] Although the museum is closed on Mondays, the ground floor is open during state office building hours (7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.) Supported by public funding from the Hawaiʻi State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.
Photo: students seated in front of display of their artworks. Photo credit: State Foundation on Culture and the Arts.