Mahalo for your thoughts!
Looking to see alot of great Honus around the island.
— Mike Harper · Sep 26, 08:50 AM · #
Wonderful!
— PK Mercado · Sep 26, 10:27 AM · #
Fantastic!!
Wonderful energy which will doubtless inspire Big Island artists!
— Rose Foggia Clarke · Sep 26, 08:22 PM · #
What a great idea! Can’t wait to participate!
— Leila Atkin · Oct 1, 10:48 AM · #
The horses were winners and now its turtle time. I am in.
— Gail Duituturaga · Oct 15, 10:09 AM · #
Hmmm, Interesting….nice to do some good!
— David Hubbard · Oct 17, 02:58 PM · #
Thank you for all of the hard work put into the project. I can’t wait to see all of the art!
— Kerri Ligatich · Oct 17, 03:16 PM · #
Wow! This sounds great, I am in…..all I need now is an artist.
— Holly Baker · Oct 21, 06:54 PM · #
I’ve been a Honu-ette for 20 years, my youngest (25) is also a Honu-ette since 1999. Can’t wait to see more of us.
— Valerie Hafford · Oct 26, 09:47 PM · #
WOW! What a lure back to the Big Island from Colorado! We’ll see you in the spring.
Peg & Steve
— Peggy Hill · Nov 18, 02:38 AM · #
Thanks so much for bringing this wonderful community building
opportunity to the Big Island. I have seen similar art FUNdraising
events in Zürich, Switzerland (cows) and in Port Townsend ,WA
(salmon). In both cities, the work produced was original, thoughtful
and amusing.
— Kate Jacobson, Community Relations Director, Innovations School · Nov 22, 12:41 PM · #
As a public art exhibit the Honu will contribute the availability to view local artists work to the general community and visitors. There is very little public art on display on the Island of Hawaii. I hope that this is the beginning of interest in grants and foundations for the arts to arise and more culture to be available here on the streets, in the parks and at the beaches.
After doing a similar project in the City of San Jose several years ago I know the public enjoys the fun and excitement of seeing all the animals about, but on a deeper level I know the arts make a difference by establishing a more related connected community.
The “It’s a Honu World” project is whole, new and complete, contributing to the Big Islands businesses, organizations, artists and the general community symbiotically. This is a grand opportunity for everyone to participate and be connected and I urge everyone to be involved in the event and participate in what ever way possible even if it is as a spectator on the streets and the final auction!
— Martha Stephens, ASID · Dec 25, 07:12 AM · #
John Dawson is my uncle, and i just wanted to say how proud I am of his work. The family had a GREAT loss in the beginning of the year, but seeing the finished work, “It’s all about Ohana” makes me realize just how lucky I am to be apart of this wonderful family. Life will always swim on! I hope you all enjoy this Honu as much as we do, and realize just how important Ohana is.
— Jamie Chadwick · Mar 31, 02:03 PM · #
awesome site! GO GINA! youre an inspiration to all of us, young and young at heart. mahalo
— gaeta kuunoheakaikamahine graziano · Apr 27, 10:27 PM · #
Gina McGuire — you are our niece and we are so proud of you. We applaud your gentle nature and interest in marine life and animals. We’re behind you 100%. Keep up the great work and we’re looking forward to seeing pictures of your beautiful artwork! Love and hugs, Auntie Donna and Uncle Augie
— Donna Rodriguez · May 31, 02:16 PM · #
These works of art, leaves me speechless. And for me that’s saying a lot!
On vacation from Alabama and encountered the Heavenly Honu at the Kona brewery. Absolutely magnificent! Looking forward to viewing them ALL and soon.
— Allan Ridgeway · Jun 19, 04:48 AM · #
My cousins live in Hawaii. I’m looking forward to going to visit them in the near future. It has always been a dream of mine to go and visit the islands, historic sights and museums.
— Carmella Gelbart · Jul 13, 11:35 AM · #
Mahalo for organizing and putting together this fantastic event. We are looking forward to seeing each and every one of the Honu in the upcoming weeks. We have chosen two that we wish to bid for. Public Art is so important and so is donating to the various charities you have associated with the Honu.
Aloha au i Hawai`i!
— Wes and Devany Davidson · Jul 21, 06:31 AM · #
What a great name for the project. How did you create it? It is a whole new world for the once endangered honu on this island. I’ve seen several of these turtle sculptures around Hawaii Island. Mahalo.
— Carolyn Classen · Jul 27, 04:08 PM · #
