Artist and educator Gerald Lucena shares reflections from his journey with Fractured Eden on view at Studio 7 Fine Arts Gallery in Hōlualoa. This vibrant new body of work explores identity, fragmentation, and reintegration through imaginative abstract figurative narratives, marking a shift—a movement from years of quiet impact in classrooms to a personal expression of the same creative spirit.
For much of his career, Gerald’s artistry lived in the margins of lesson plans, in the hands of elementary students discovering how to see and express the world around them. His practice was less about the art world of exhibitions and more about igniting curiosity, cultivating voice, and weaving creativity into the daily rhythm of learning. As a teaching artist and professional development leader, he also supported classroom educators in deepening their connections to art education integrating science and ʻāina/ place-based learning—fostering rootedness, relevance, and cultural responsibility within their teaching.
This talk bridges the spaces between studio, classroom, and community, revealing how his creative expression has always rippled outward—nurturing growth, reflection, and reconnection. Whether through painting or collaborative curriculum, Gerald’s work invites us to consider how art lives not just in finished products, but in the relationships, transformations, and shared stories it makes possible.
Event Details: This event is free and open to the public. If able, please bring a dish to share and/or something to drink.
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