The SFCA Board of Commissioners has made a discernible investment in the local art scene with the approval of purchasing fourteen artworks, selected from a pool featured across five different exhibits, as earlier reported by SFCA's official site. Among the procured pieces is a koa wood sculpture "Kanaloa" by the late Native Hawaiian master carver Rocky Jensen, a notable acquisition from the 2025 Hawaiʻi Triennial exhibit at the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center.
According to the Hawaii SFCA, additional art pieces include a sculpture by Kahi Ching and two paintings by Nanea Lum, both of whom contributed to the fabric of the Hawaiʻi Triennial exhibit; Lum's works, titled "Me ke ao" and "I ka pō" are acrylic and oil on canvas, reflecting the depth and diversity of Hawaiian artistry. Mealaaloha Bishop’s oil paintings from her "Living Sovereign" exhibit add a poignant narrative to the collection, with subjects ranging from the serene "Kalaupapa, Molokaʻi" to the culturally emblematic "Kalo 2" and "Luluku Kaneohe," paintings that capture the essence of sovereign Hawaiian identity.
Not to be overlooked, the "Allegory II" exhibit has made its mark with Dieter Runge's "Double Stack" and Kamran Samimi's layered "Channeled – Waterfall" painting, which has cemented its place in the acquisition, while Kenneth Nakamura's "Fear of Flying" offers a contemplative lens to viewers. Further enriching the SFCA's collection are pieces from the "Hala" exhibition, with works such as "Hala Economies / Wayfinding Keaukaha" by Kelly Teamey and Mary Babcock, and lauhala weavings and archival photographs by a medley of artists, all delving into the traditional and modern intersections of Hawaiian culture, as per the Hawaii SFCA.
