Kalo Diving – 16x20 Art Print by Kris Goto

Why You’ll Love It

“Kalo Diving” by Oʻahu-based artist Kris Goto captures a whimsical morning scene where divers report to the kalo (taro) field. What are they diving for? That mystery is left entirely to your imagination.

Part of Goto’s evolving Natural Habitat series (begun in 2022), this artwork plays with the concept of habitat inversion—removing beings from their expected environment and placing them into one entirely mismatched or foreign. The result sparks questions about belonging, diversity, and the definition of “home.”

Goto’s precise pen-and-ink linework and thought-provoking storytelling make this piece not just a visual delight, but also an invitation to keep an open mind about the many worlds and possibilities we cannot yet fathom.

Key Features

• Artist: Kris Goto – contemporary illustrator known for surf-inspired pen-and-ink drawings

• Series: Natural Habitat (launched in 2022, ongoing)

• Medium: Giclée fine art reproduction on archival paper

• Size Options:

  • 22x28" Giclée Paper Print (unmatted, shipped rolled in tube)

  • 16x20" Matted Giclée Print (12x16" mat opening)

• Quality: Archival inks and paper, fade-resistant finish

About the Artist

Kris Goto, born in Japan, was inspired early by manga and later influenced by time in Hong Kong, New Zealand, and Hawai‘i. Her artistic lens blends Japanese traditions, Māori tattoo artistry, and the imaginative storytelling of Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean. Since moving to Hawai‘i in 2006, she has become known for her surf-inspired pen-and-ink drawings that balance humor, cultural reflection, and narrative depth.

Perfect For…

• Collectors seeking unique contemporary Hawaiian-inspired works

• Gifts that inspire imagination and spark conversation

• Modern interiors needing art that balances whimsy with thought-provoking themes

• Fans of Kris Goto’s ongoing Natural Habitat series

“Kalo Diving” reminds us that home can be reimagined, and that belonging sometimes flourishes in unexpected places.