Submission

Steering clear of pre-fab assumptions disseminated by the tourist industry, I turn my camera to the relationship between the people who inhabit Hawaii and the sacred landscape that connects them. Located nearly 3,000 miles from the closest continent, the islands of Hawaii operate with their own distinct set of cultural and social norms. The consciousness of land and sea is fundamental to its contemporary culture. Using my camera, I focus on understanding Hawaii’s cultural landscape in relationship to its shared land. Cultural identity, wealth distribution and social mobility of Hawaii's residents frequently contrasts with its idyllic backdrop.