Artist Spotlight: Pegge Hopper-A Legacy of Grace and Color

Artist Spotlight: Pegge Hopper — A Legacy of Grace and Color

Pegge Hopper artwork featured in Magnolia Hawaii's window display.

At Magnolia Hawaii, there are certain works of art that seem to stop time. The kind that draw people in from the hallway, press them closer to the window, and speak to something deep inside. For many years, that moment of pause has often come courtesy of the serene, graceful women painted by Pegge Hopper.

We’re proud to have carried Pegge Hopper’s prints and originals for years — and even more honored to share in the legacy she’s created here in Hawaii.

About Pegge Hopper

Born in Oakland, California, Pegge studied painting at the Los Angeles Art Center College of Design. Her early creative journey included:

• Working in New York for Raymond Loewy Associates

• Living in Milan, Italy (1961–1963) and illustrating for laRinascente

• Moving to Honolulu in 1963, where she worked as an art director

It was here in Hawaii, after a visit to the State Archives, that Pegge rediscovered her passion for painting. Inspired by archival photographs of Native Hawaiians, she began to develop a signature style that would become deeply rooted in the visual landscape of Hawaii.

A Style All Her Own

Pegge Hopper’s paintings are known for their:

• Vivid color fields

• Contemplative female subjects

• Bold yet serene compositions

The women she paints are often depicted in quiet moments — lounging, reflecting, or simply existing with strength and grace. Her use of color and space feels at once modern and timeless, grounded in Hawaiian identity and beauty.

A Honolulu Icon

In 1983, Pegge opened her own gallery in Honolulu’s Historic Chinatown, where she welcomed art lovers for decades. Though her gallery closed a few years ago, her work remains widely celebrated — and deeply cherished by collectors across Hawaii and beyond.

Available Now at Magnolia Hawaii

At Magnolia Hawaii, Pegge Hopper’s artwork continues to resonate — with longtime admirers who know her story, and with new guests discovering her vision for the first time.

Whether you're decorating your home or searching for a meaningful gift, her art adds beauty, calm, and cultural depthto any space.

Pegge Hopper limited edition print available at Magnolia Hawaii.

Visit Us in Person or Shop Online

We invite you to stop by our Honolulu boutique to see Pegge’s work in person, or https://www.magnolia-hawaii.com/search/hopper/ to browse our current selection online.

Experience the timeless beauty of Pegge Hopper — a true icon of Hawaiian art.