Akiapolaʻau by Honolulu artist Gary Kato is a framed 5x7 original acrylic painting celebrating Hawai‘i’s rare native bird. Richly colored and hand-painted, available at Magnolia Hawaii.
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Celebrate Hawai‘i’s rare and beautiful wildlife with Akiapolaʻau, an original framed 5x7 acrylic painting by Honolulu-based artist Gary Kato. Known for his richly colored depictions of native birds and flora, Kato combines the precision of illustration with the expressiveness of fine art.
This intimate piece captures the akiapolaʻau—Hawai‘i’s endemic honeycreeper—with luminous detail and reverence, offering not just a portrait of a bird, but a reflection of Hawai‘i’s delicate natural balance. Perfect for collectors of original works and those who treasure the islands’ biodiversity.
Artist: Gary Kato, Honolulu-based painter
Medium: Acrylic on paper
Size: 5x7 original, professionally framed
Style: Richly colored, blending illustration precision with painterly expression
Subject: Akiapolaʻau, one of Hawai‘i’s most distinctive native birds
Origin: Original hand-painted work, available exclusively at Magnolia Hawaii
Collectors of Hawaiian original art and bird lovers alike
Gifting a meaningful piece that celebrates Hawai‘i’s wildlife
Adding an intimate, vibrant artwork to small spaces or gallery walls
Anyone wishing to connect with the islands’ beauty through fine art
At Magnolia Hawaii, we are proud to carry Gary Kato’s originals, which honor Hawai‘i’s wildlife and bring the islands’ vibrant spirit into your home.
