JORDAN SHAMIR

Jordan Shamir is a Honolulu-based artist whose practice centers on transformation, movement, and sustainability. He is best known for his signature Canscapes—kinetic wall works composed of hundreds of hand-punched aluminum discs crafted from recycled cans. Each disc is individually nailed to reclaimed wood, allowing the surface to subtly shift and shimmer with changes in light, air, and movement. The resulting works feel alive, responsive, and deeply connected to their environment.

Jordan’s creative roots run deep. Raised in a family of artists—his grandmother a marble sculptor and his mother a painter—he was immersed in creativity from an early age. Originally from Camarillo, California, he relocated to Lahaina at 19 and has called Honolulu home since 2009, where island landscapes and rhythms continue to shape his work.

Sustainability is fundamental to Jordan’s artistic philosophy. By repurposing discarded aluminum cans and reclaimed wood, he transforms waste into reflective, meditative surfaces that celebrate renewal rather than consumption. His process often extends beyond the studio through community can-collection drives and collaborations with local businesses, inviting collective participation in the creation of each piece.

Jordan’s work has gained significant recognition across Hawaiʻi’s contemporary art scene. His Canscapes are on permanent display at the ʻAlohilani Resort, were featured in the Artists of Hawaiʻi Biennial 2024, and were exhibited in a month-long installation at Hōkū’s at The Kahala Hotel. His work has also been shown and collected through the Punahou Carnival Art Gallery and the Haleʻiwa Arts Festival. Jordan presented his first solo exhibition at Ars Café, marking an important milestone in his expanding practice.