Breaking Outside: Narratives of Art and Hawaii

This research examines the personal narratives of two contemporary non-native artists living and working on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Issues related to narratives, power structures, artistic processes, insider/outsider dynamics, Hawaiian culture, island life, surfing, and the researcher's ow...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Davidson, Allison B.
Other Authors: Evans, Laura
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: University of North Texas 2013
Subjects:
art
Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc271797/
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Summary:This research examines the personal narratives of two contemporary non-native artists living and working on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Issues related to narratives, power structures, artistic processes, insider/outsider dynamics, Hawaiian culture, island life, surfing, and the researcher's own experiences are woven together to formulate realizations surrounding alternative knowledge systems and the power of multiple or hidden narratives to the practice of art education.