Kimo Akana
a papaya farm on the Big Island, Hawai'i
Raised amid the breezy hillsides of Hilo, Kimo Akana's life was molded by the rhythmic dance between nature's generosity and financial demands. His path twisted between late-night motel ledgers and sunlit papaya rows, always carrying the memory of three fingers lost to machinery.
Defining Work
About
Obsession
The echoing discord of ticking clocks marking time in unison.
Voice
Teetering edges of gentle tension.
Artistic Medium
Papaya skin and aged motel receipts.
Technique
Imprinting and layering.
Influences
The squalls of Hawai'i, keen observation of life’s clock, a conveyor belt incident.
Materials
Aged papaya skin, motel receipts, room keys, dried banana leaves.
Scale
Tabletop dioramas compact as a fruit crate.
Selected 1 time · Last: February 28, 2026
