Haunani Hess is a self-taught Native Hawaiian visual artist born and based in Honolulu. Haunani works primarily in mixed media, blending a painterly style with influences from textile design, layering color and texture in a way that feels both organic and patterned, evoking subtle nuances of Polynesia and the natural world.
Rooted in her connection to Hawai’i, she draws inspiration from the landscape, colors, and vibrant energy of her ancestral home. A prolific artist, Haunani runs a busy art studio in Honolulu, producing new work regularly for galleries, hotels, interior designers, collectors, and local art events.
Commercial:
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
AC Honolulu Hotel
Four Seasons Ko’Olina
Four Seasons Maui
Four Seasons Hualalai
Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort
Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel
Arden Waikiki
By The Bay Maui
Civil Beat Plaza
Koko Head Cafe, Honolulu and Japan
Nohea Gallery
Marlowe Furnishings
Oasis Staging
Tiffany’s Art Agency
Icky Love Gallery
Downtown Art Center
Philpotts Interiors
Mesh by Shari Saiki
Averlily Design Studio
Studio Shaolin
Saatchi Hospitality
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Haunani Hess “Graphic Mauna Series 1″ Mixed Media Painting 36″ x 48” Artist Statement I am a multi ethnic native Hawaiian based in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Self taught with a broad discipline, I consider myself a visual artist seeking to discover and express beauty in all things. Working with simplicity is my preferred challenge. The art…
Haunani Hess “Graphic Mauna Series 2″ Mixed Media Painting 30″ x 30” Artist Statement I am a multi ethnic native Hawaiian based in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Self taught with a broad discipline, I consider myself a visual artist seeking to discover and express beauty in all things. Working with simplicity is my preferred challenge. The art…
Haunani Hess ‘Aotearoa’ 36″x 36″ Original Mixed Media on Canvas Artist Statement I am a multi ethnic native Hawaiian based in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Self taught with a broad discipline, I consider myself a visual artist seeking to discover and express beauty in all things. Working with simplicity is my preferred challenge. The art of compelling…
Haunani Hess ‘Ekaha Ku Moana’ 20″x 20″ Original Mixed Media on Canvas Artist Statement I am a multi ethnic native Hawaiian based in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Self taught with a broad discipline, I consider myself a visual artist seeking to discover and express beauty in all things. Working with simplicity is my preferred challenge. The art…
Haunani Hess ‘Kihapai’ 48″x 60″ Original Mixed Media on Canvas $4000 Artist Statement I am a multi ethnic native Hawaiian based in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Self taught with a broad discipline, I consider myself a visual artist seeking to discover and express beauty in all things. Working with simplicity is my preferred challenge. The art of…
Haunani Hess ‘Kumu Niu Pattern’ 36″x 48″ Original Mixed Media on Canvas Artist Statement I am a multi ethnic native Hawaiian based in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Self taught with a broad discipline, I consider myself a visual artist seeking to discover and express beauty in all things. Working with simplicity is my preferred challenge. The art…
Haunani Hess ‘Oma Oma O Polu’, Diptych 30″x 60″ Original Mixed Media on Canvas Artist Statement I am a multi ethnic native Hawaiian based in Honolulu, Hawai’i. Self taught with a broad discipline, I consider myself a visual artist seeking to discover and express beauty in all things. Working with simplicity is my preferred challenge….