Hawaiian and Asian Fine Art Gallery
Hawaiian and Asian Mid Century and Fine Art Gallery
Untitled Abstracted figures with metal design clothing by Bumpei Akaji
Bumpei Akaji (1921-2002) was an American sculptor born in Lawai on the island of Kauai. His passion for art remained unwavering throughout his life, even during his service in World War II. He was drafted into the 100th Infantry Battalion in 1943, and deployed to Italy, where he would make time to study paintings and sculptures despite the challenges of war.
Specializing in a Mid Century Artwork
TBFAS Gallery is dedicated to Fine art of Hawaii and Polynesia. With a special focus on Mid Century paintings and sculpture. Artists such as Tadashi Sato, Jerry Okimoto and Satoru Abe of the Metcalf Chteau group of Asian American artists in the Abstract expressionism genre are primary. Fine art and antiques of Polynesia and Hawaii are also a main focus.
TBFAS Gallery
Tokonoma Arts is the Asian side of the Gallery which
showcases art of China, Japan and Korea. Both traditional antique and contemporary paintings, sculpture, jade and fine rare Huanghuali wood furniture. Scrolls and screens of the Nihonga School as well as Japanese basket and bamboo sculpture is also of great appreciation.
A Tokonoma in a Japanese home is a space between rooms for artwork, placed for the enjoyment of visiting guests. This presentation with the thought of a guest in mind is the basis of Tokonoma Arts philosophy of thoughtfulness
Tokonoma Arts Gallery
Contact
By appointment (or by chance).
Accepting estates and evaluations done.
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