Batiks on Wood

Room Dividers and More by

 Kealoha pa

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I'm an artist who's canvas is wood. My artwork is what you might call functional art because you can use it in your everyday life. You can hang it on a wall, you could eat dinner off of it, paddle a canoe, strum a tune, put your stereo in it, or even divide your living space and change your clothes behind it.

The technique is Batik on wood. Similar to fabric batiks, the only difference between the two is the material used to paint on. The process of dyes and resists are very much the same. I have tried in my own way to revitalize this art form by incorporating it into the designs of everyday items such as jewelry, gift boxes, furniture, screens, prints, hangings and wall treatments.