In Memory of Wayne Miyamoto

Where human nature separates its incarnations in culture and unifies our human commonalities in art, Wayne was a singular figure. As a leader and educator his vision reached around the globe. For the students whose aesthetics were formed in the fire Wayne tended, for the community enriched by his intellect and energy, for those of us fortunate enough to call him friend, Wayne Miyamoto created a special luminescence.

Prints and Works on Paper

The Dragon Year Enigma

intaglio

Kami Figure - Earth Tiger

intaglio

Study no. 1.5.2000

drawing

Wailuku

monotype, drawing, collage

Waiakea Uka, Sequence no. 22

monotype, drawing, collage

Mo'olio

lithograph, chine colle

"The purpose of UHHART shall be to enhance the educational mission of the Art Discipline of the University of Hawaii at Hilo as well as the cultural environment of the Island of Hawaii; encourage interaction between community members, faculty, and students in the interest of artistic and cultural development; and to solicit the active support of the community in the sustenance of a vigorous Art Discipline at the University of Hawaii at Hilo so that the program will better serve students and residents of the Island."
Wayne Miyamoto

An internationally respected printmaker and painter, Wayne was chairman of the University of Hawaii-Hilo's art department, where he taught printmaking since 1982.

He is credited with launching two biennial juried shows, the Pacific State Print Exhibition and the Pacific Rim International Print Exhibition, which brought national and international artists to Hilo.

Individuals can make a donation In Memory of Wayne Miyamoto through Friends of UHHART to support the program to which he dedicated his life: www.uhf.hawaii.edu/InMemoryofWayneMiyamoto
The family has requested all condolences be forwarded to: alohawayne.miyamoto@gmail.com
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