HAUNANI HESS

Based in Honolulu, Haunani Hess is a Native Hawaiian visual artist whose mixed media works explore the interplay between form, texture, and pattern. A self-taught painter, Haunani draws deeply from her connection to Hawai‘i, layering organic motifs with textile-inspired elements that reflect the rhythms of island life. Her compositions evoke the colors, energy, and landscapes of Polynesia, offering a contemporary expression rooted in cultural memory and natural beauty. Haunani maintains an active studio practice in Honolulu, where she produces work for exhibitions, hospitality projects, private collectors, and design collaborations across the islands.