1st Place: David Veincent
Ke Ana La‘ahana PCS, grade 12, Ms. Anderson
Very unique to present the past of the early discovery of Maunakea and today's concept of modern use of Hawai‘i’s land, sky and ocean. (Pihana)
Excellent way to show ancient and modern view of Maunakea and the Big Island of Hawai‘i. (Laatsch)
2nd Place: Kain Kamalani Kawailima
Ke Ana La‘ahana PCS, grade 12, Ms. Anderson
I like the idea of patterns, i.e., lau hala weaving to represent the Aina (the land), Poliahu (the summit of Maunakea) with a snow covered blanket, observatories, and the Moon in the sky. (Pihana)
Interesting use of tapa/weaving designs. (Laatsch)
3rd Place: Leslie Ann Vento-Rowe
Ke Ana La‘ahana PCS, grade 11, Ms. Anderson
Wonderful view of the past and present of Maunakea thru the eyes of a young artist. (Pihana)
Star trails with clouds show natural beauty of Maunakea. (Laatsch)
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Judges:
- James K. Pihana (native Hawaiian cultural practitioner)
- Shawn Laatsch (planetarium manager at `Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawai`i)
