From an idea born out of our #8x8_shangrila_23 exhibition earlier this year, Shangri La has had the pleasure of embarking on another collaboration with the Hawaiʻi Potters' Guild (HPG), a ceramics studio with over 50 years of history in the Hawaiʻi arts scene.

Shangri La recently commissioned vases from HPG's artists to be used as centerpieces and vessels for floral arrangements during our events. This personal touch embodies the importance of celebrating Hawaiʻi arts communities and supporting local artists. Shangri La's events and convenings are a way for us to bring people together from our community to have transformational experiences and conversations surrounding art, nature, and place. We hope these works from HPG help spark your next conversation!

Read on to hear more from the HPG artists about their inspirations and processes!