I Ke Ka Painting: February 14, 2026 Onstage with Jake Shimabukuro painting by Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides

This 33" tall by 30" wide acrylic on canvas painting was created and donated by Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides to support the arts at Kahilu Theatre. The retail value of the painting is $7,500 and the opening bid is $3,000.

The auction ends on April 12, 2026 at 11:45 pm, HST.

To bid on this timeless piece of artwork, click the “Auction” tab at the top of this page to register to bid — or select Buy Now to secure the painting.

For questions about the auction, please contact Michelle Romo at 808-885-6868 ext. 5.

Kristie is a fourth-generation Japanese American born in Hilo, Hawai'i. Her work is born from a deep sense of listening - to the environment, to people, and to the stories that emerge between them. Each piece seeks harmony between softness and strength, drawing inspiration from the dynamic interplay of masculine and feminine qualities to create work that feels both grounded and expansive.

Kristie's work can be found on Jake Shimabukuro's album "Grateful", at the University of Hawai'i Hilo library, the Pacific Tsunami Museum, the Four Seasons Hualālai, the Ritz Carlton Waikiki, Hilo International Airport, the Grand Wailea Resort, and North Hawai'i Community Hospital to name a few.

https://kfk.art/

https://www.abstractcollab.com/

Abstract painter Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides, ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, and award-winning filmmaker Tracey Niimi believe that we are all creative beings, and by practicing and partaking in creative pursuits we can support our wellbeing in our personal and professional lives. The multimedia trio first collaborated on a large-scale audio-visual project for the Hilo International Airport Lobby, depicting the island's landscapes, colors, symbols, and sounds. Inspired by this process, they began creating work based on one another’s art. Despite working in very different mediums, they discovered through this process that they share an expansive and optimistic philosophy toward art, creative collaboration and life.

I Ke Ka: Painting by Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides

By Kahilu Theatre Foundation

I Ke Ka: Painting by Kristie Fujiyama Kosmides

Benefiting Kahilu's Annual Waimea All Schools Art Exhibition