Mananalu Series

The Mananalu Series is a profound exploration of the elemental force of waves, capturing both their physical beauty and their symbolic resonance. Rooted in the Hawaiian language, the title combines “mana,” meaning power or spirit, and “nalu,” the word for wave. This fusion speaks to the dynamic energy waves possess, not just as a natural phenomenon, but as a metaphor for the ebb and flow of life itself.

Each piece in the series reflects the transformative journey of the wave—how it rises from the depths, flows with strength and grace, and ultimately transforms into something entirely new. In this way, the series mirrors the idea that all of reality begins in a state of wave-like potential before manifesting into form, echoing the scientific truth that everything, at its core, is energy in motion.

Drawing on my Hawaiian roots, the Mananalu Series is a meditation on power, movement, and the interconnectedness of all things, reminding us that the wave is not only a part of the ocean but a reflection of life’s deeper currents, shaping and being shaped by the world around it.