Pictured Above: Seed by Jon Goebel

July 5 – 31st at Honolulu Printmakers

Mon – Sat 9 – 5

Jon Goebel is an avid printmaker-artist known for his symbolically charged artworks. He received his MFA in Printmaking from Texas Tech University and serves as Associate Professor of Art at the University of Hawaii Hilo. He has shown in over 150 exhibitions across the United States and abroad including Portugal, Mexico, China, Bulgaria, Argentina, Spain, South Korea, Canada, India, and Puerto Rico.

Come see his solo exhibition of velvety aquatints and colorful monoprints at the Honolulu Printmakers Bethel Street location and purchase a unique piece of art.

Artist's Statement:

I am honored to receive the Honolulu Printmaker's Ohana Award exhibition which features Hawaii artists from the neighboring islands. The selection of printmaking work represents an assortment of projects from my past decade in Hawaii, some for themed exhibitions, exchange portfolios, and some derived solely in the pursuit of discovery with my creative process. The binding ingredients in the production of these works are all prevalent nonetheless: reflection and change.

Living on the Big Island of Hawaii provides the opportunity to experience the extraordinary forces of nature - both constructive and destructive. Earthquakes change, shape and crack the landscape, Lava builds new land while consuming everything in its path. Rain provides for lush, tropical landscapes, while storms tear them down. The ocean provides a means of sustenance and travel, but also a powerful reminder of natural, destructive power. These forces, including human impact on the environment, inform my works, which investigate alterations of earth and life.

For more, visit Jon’s web site at jongoebel.com.