Nora Sarkissian is a local artist working and living in Aptos. Sarkissian is a painter and sculptor who has been teaching art in various locations (including assisting at UCSC) for 30 years. Although she has years of artistic experience, and has had formal exhibitions and showings, Nora presumes proudly that she is “still learning.” “The sculptures […]
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Makia Hook
Hawaiian style hook with abalone inlay. I’ve been carving Hawaiian, Polynesian, Maori style hooks for a few years now. On a trip to the big island, Hawaii, I was inspired by the principles of the Huna teachings in Hilo by Serge Kahili King. MAKIA (Mu-kee-a) Energy Flows Where Attention Goes. He makau hala ‘ole , “A fishhook […]