Hawaii | New York

Inspired by the surf on the North Shore of Oahu and a Japanese upbringing surounded by zen practices including Pottery, Ikebana, and calligraphy. Objects made slowly, meant to be used the same way. Each piece embraces imperfection and the beauty of the natural world.

• 2024- "New Currents" Solo showcase: For Simple Sustainability
• 2024- First Friday Haleiwa featured ceramic artist: The Fixx
• 2024- Sink or Surf featured ceramic artist: Fishcake Hawaii
• 2025- Kagu Akari Slow Design: Fishcake Hawaii
• 2025- Waveline Collective featured ceramic artist: The Loft
• 2025- First Friday Haleiwa featured ceramic artist: The Fixx

2025- Honolulu Magazine "Surfer Kaimana Banes’ Sculptural Ocean-Inspired Lights"