Lehuauakea in Hawai‘i Triennial

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Lehuauakea is also currently exhibiting her work in the Hawai‘i Triennial, the largest thematic art exhibition in the state. This edition’s theme is “Aloha Nō.” is centered around the concept of love, the exhibition “invites all of us to know aloha and embody new understandings of love as acts of care, resistance, solidarity, and transformation.” Highlights Indigenous Pacific perspectives that engage in global-local dialogues, the triennial showcases a range of interdisciplinary practices that respond to global historical, social, and environmental conditions.

"Lehuauakea’s integration of ancestral tradition, environmental stewardship, and themes of queer Indigenous identity serves as a compelling example of how Native artists are not only preserving cultural traditions but actively evolving them.” - Isa Farfan, Hyperallergic

Her work Still Finding My Way Back Home explores family history, migration, and the experiences of Native Hawaiians through traditional craft-based practices. While promoting indigenous culture, the piece invites viewers to reflect on how cultures coexist and resist in the face of external influences.

Hawai‘i Triennial 2025: ALOHA NŌ
｜Duration:15 Feb 2025 – 06 Dec 2025
｜Venue: Capitol Modern (250 South Hotel St Second Floor, 250 S Hotel St #5, Honolulu)
｜Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 10 am – 4 pm

Capitol Modern _ Courtesy of the artist and Hawai'i Contemporary

Lehuauakea, Still Finding My Way Back Home, 2025, kapa, plant dyes, earth pigments, reclaimed silk and cotton, hand embroidery, bells, ceramic beads. Hawai'i Triennial 2025, Capitol Modern, Honolulu. Courtesy of the artist and Hawai'i Contemporary. Photo: Duarte Studios.