Name/Title
Hawaiian Wax Painting - Woman with Fan and Full MoonEntry/Object ID
MK_1251Description
This scarce and striking artwork by Yvonne Cheng exemplifies the fusion of traditional craft and modern vision. The composition features a woman holding a fan with the full moon behind her, rendered in warm tones and textured patterns. Cheng's work is recognized for its powerful and graceful portrayal of women.
Cheng employs batik techniques, a traditional Southeast Asian style in which hot wax is applied to cloth in intricate patterns before dyeing. This process allows the artist to selectively preserve the fabric’s original color, resulting in layered, complex designs that highlight both the artist’s control and the medium’s unpredictability. Cheng's use of this historic form to create such a modern design, distinguishes this piece as a rare and innovative example within contemporary art.
Acquired in 2024, the piece adds to the Mauna Kea's existing collection of Sri Lankan batiks created by renowned artist Ena de Silva, who made them for the hotel at the commission of Laurance Rockefeller in 1965.Made/Created
Date made
1975Place
State/Province
Hawai'iCountry
U.S.A.Continent
North AmericaDimensions
Height
54-1/4 inWidth
40-1/2 inLocation
Area
Lobby Elevator BreezewayFloor
Lobby LevelBuilding
Main Tower