Portrait of an Artist
Discover the inspirational story of a Hawaiian Art Movement through the life of one remarkable artist, cloaked with a panorama of the breathtaking natural beauty of Hawaiʻi, painted by her Hawaiians, who love, care and protect her with their charismatic culture revealing the magical influence of ancestral imprint. A feature length hybrid-documentary portrait of a legendary Hawaiian Sculptor
Rocky Kaʻiouliokahihikolo ʻEhu Jensen.
1948-2023

"When an ancestral image is produced today, it must follow closely the ancient guidelines set down by the very first depicter of the abstract form.
Of course, the modern day artist has the freedom to use his own style, as was the case in the days of old.
Yet the essence of that ancient image is still alive."
A charismatic hero in an enchanting story.
KAʻIOULIOKAHIHIKOLO ʻEHU
The black hawk soaring upwards to the sacred clan of ʻEhu

Art is the oldest human language.
Inspiration connects Spiritual Awakening
with Universal Truth - Pono.
Discover the meaning of Hawaiian Truth embedded in a panorama of the breathtaking natural beauty of Hawaiʻi painted by her Hawaiians, who love, care and protect her with their captivating culture, revealing the magic of ancestral inspiration.
Master Sculptor Rocky K. Jensen discusses what makes Art - Hawaiian.
Makakū Maoli
Production on our Film has begun.
Just two years away from completion.
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David H. Kalama Jr.
With more than 40 years of excellence in Hawaiian programs, I am thrilled and honored to undertake this journey.

H. Haunani Kalama
Art in its various forms, offers a pathway for healing, working through layers of generational change that enables one to achieve a deep understanding of the spirit when searched with truth. ‘IOULI - allows me a glimpse of a man’s personal journey, and a People’s ancestral one. I am honored and grateful.

The exhibition brings together remarkable objects – from feathered cloaks worn by chiefs and finely carved deities, to powerful shark-toothed weapons and bold contemporary works by Kānaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) artists. Rockyʻs piece is Kekuaokalani.

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ʻOHANA
Share in this inspiring story of a friend, mentor, colleague and brother.
A remarkable sculptor with the soul of an ancient kupuna
and a pure vision for a Hawaiian future.
Pono Maoli
The Black Hawk
Producer/Director D.H. Kalama, Jr. +1.808-536-5050 producer@iouli.art KALAMA PRODUCTIONS WORK IN PROGRESS
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