Arenzo Smith moved to Hawaii in 1991. He has been a professional artist since 1962. He received five years of professional training at the Philadelphia Museum College of Art, majoring in interior design and studying both fine art and graphic design. His diverse professional experience includes architectural consulting as well as fabric, furniture and interior design. He has worked as an independent contractor for the the design firms Graphikus and Keith Collins in southern California. Mural and design clients include the Mira Mar Hotel in Santa Monica, and the Honolulu International Airport restaurant and executive offices. Arenzo is a featured artist in the book Black Artists on Art by Samela Lewis.
Arenzo carries his design training into his fine art. Unlike most artists who may just paint or draw something for themselves, he often considers what a potential client would like to see, feel, or express, as he contemplates the creative process. His fine art often grows from a collaboration not unlike the professional relationships he enjoyed as a design consultant. Current projects include illustration of children's books.
Hilo Rains Umbrella Collection The "Hilo Rains Collection" was developed to share the positive/nurturing elements found in such abundance in the areas of this tropical/island town. The umbrellas as presented provide added beauty because of Hilo Rains. And through words I've expressed a personal relationship with our Hilo Rain.
Fruits of the Islands Collection The fruit collections were inspired following a seventeen year experience as a fruitarian. Upon arriving in Hawai'i and having such a vast assortment of seasonal fruits to select from seemed to be a natural for creative expression.
Pu'uloa Hawai'i Petroglyph Collection Pu'uloa petroglyph site is located on the Big Island of Hawai'i. To creatively continue to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and beauty, I've selected actual petroglyph images to make up contemporary artworks.
Tour of Hilo - Bicycle Collection The Transportation Bicycle Tour of Hilo collection is an artform that portrays the dream of bicycles becoming a greater part of our tropical town's means of getting from here to there. Images are available in varied sizes as giclee prints. Scenes are from areas in and around the Hilo area.
"She Nurtured My Being"
East Hawaii Cultural Center - July 2003"She Nurtured My Being" is an exhibit of memories that formed in my mind and presented as a thank you to the many ladies from my birth through the show's competition - that entered my sphere of existence and influenced - loved, shared, and taught - thus forming who I am today.
Hawaiian Instrument Collection The "Hawaiian Instrument Collection" show a series of instruments used in various Hawaiian dance - chanting and singing events of past and present times. Images behind the instruments illustrate dancers, singers and chanters.
Volcano Flow Collection The "Volcano Flow Collection" has been developed to show paths and looks of lava as it progresses from mountain eruption to meeting the ocean. Many elements of nature experience the continuous growth of "The Big Island".
Hawaiian Pattern & Textures Collection The "Hawaiian Pattern & Textures Collection" features images used traditionally for various applications. The processes include block printing, dying, and painting concepts.
Hawai`i Island Chain Collection The "Hawai`i Island Chain Collection" creatively presents an artistic way to share the beauty and info of Hawai`i. This collection features an island shape on each card with the island colors, nickname, plant, flower, or seed.
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