Resilience, relief print from basalt stone, 2021, 11”x15”

Every year since 1933, the Honolulu Printmakers has commissioned a local printmaker to produce an edition of prints that the organization makes available to its members and the public to raise funds for its activities. The Gift Print Artist for 2021 is Kamran Samimi.

Kamran grew up in rural Laupāhoehoe on Hawaiʻi Island, drawing inspiration from a range of sources and cultures. Building upon his experiences living in a world which is so dramatically changing, his multi-disciplinary art practice draws upon both the physical and intangible aspects of nature, seeing their capacity for insight on concepts of space, time, change, and resilience. In so viewing his work, one may discover new ways to see their environment, themselves, and the interconnectedness of humankind and nature.

This year the Gift Print was produced in a limited edition of 50 impressions, with profits from sales going directly to support the work of the Honolulu Printmakers as we establish our new studio during these challenging times. The print is pre-sold sight-unseen until the opening of our annual exhibition, after which the price increases. The first and second impressions are retained for archival purposes. Gift Prints will be available for pick up after the start of our Annual Exhibition on September 17, 2021.

Pre-sale member price: $75 (HP MEMBERS: GET IN TOUCH VIA EMAIL FOR THE DISCOUNT CODE)

Pre-sale nonmember price: $100

Price for all after September 17, 2021: $125

*** For local pick up select the “HOLD FOR IN PERSON PICK UP” shipping option when checking out; otherwise select the “2021 GIFT PRINT SHIPPING & HANDLING“ option. ***