
Off the main strip at Waikiki, just a few blocks inland, we found a decidedly untouristy playground.

Off the main strip at Waikiki, just a few blocks inland, we found a decidedly untouristy playground.

Hana was confused by the street performer: “Is it a man, or is it a toy?” (She doesn’t know the word “statue” yet.)
If this were a video, it would show the pedestrian traffic moving through, while Hana and the Silver Man stayed
totally still.


Hana got this balloon thing from one of the street performers at Central
Park. Her expression is hilarious, and the lighting makes her look like
she’s been photoshopped into the scene. I couldn’t resist making a few
more versions of this hypothetical meme:

Hana at a Republican Debate

Hana at the Super Bowl

Hana at Occupy Wall Street

Hana in Star Wars


The family spent a day at the Mall of America while I was installing. There really is an amusement park in the
mall. Here’s a kiddie version of the Freefall ride. Hana made the minimum height requirement by just a hair…

Back to civilian life…

Opening night!

(Child included for scale.)

Judy, me, Matt, and Zak… and Hana!

Hana spent some time handing out invitations…

…and entertaining the guests.

Yuka looking stylish. I couldn’t have finished the paintings without her help –
thanks, nya~ ( > ε < *)

Kiki and Zak.

Hana in the Screening Room… she’s actually standing in front of the audience, looking back at them (  ̄◇ ̄ ;; )

My parents and Hana. Check out the beautiful stained glass above the entrance.

Day 2 of the install. The cavalry has arrived!

Me and Matt putting the finishing touches on the Road of Knives wall. Not too shabby.

Kiki approves of the gallery space.

Happy birthday Kiki!