'ITO: Travelwrights' rolls into town

Nadine Kam photos
With artists Nalani Kanaka'ole and Sig Zane, from left, Alejandro Briceno, Mark Noguchi, Steven Kanemoto and Lindsey Ozawa couldn't wait to don their ITO shirts.

Interisland Terminal's "ITO: TRAVELWRIGHTS" retail pop-up and exhibition featuring work by Sig Zane, Nalani Kanaka‘ole and Kuha‘o Zane opened June 2 in the Waikiki Parc Hotel lobby with a private reception for 150 that swelled to 250.

The impromptu pop-up space wasn't big enough to contain everyone, so luckily, the overflow was accomodated in the bar at Nobu, where specialty drinks created for the occasion were being served. Guests could take their pick of Nalani Lemonade with Tuaca, chambord, brown sugar and angostura bitters; The Pisco Sig with Tuaca, Pisco, lime juice, simple sugar and egg white; Kuha'o Cooler with Tuaca, Jack Daniels, Triple Sec, lime juice and splash of Sprite; and Tuaca Espresso Flip with Tuaka, Kahlua cream, vanilla, egg white and espresso.

Inside the pop-up was an array of apparel and travelers' gear in keeping with the theme of the show, marked by the Zanes-Kanaka'ole collaboration "Ponoholo" wayfarer-themed print. Fans of the Big Island-based artists lined up at the check-out counter with armloads of the merchandise, in support of Interisland Terminal's mission of combining creativity and innovation toward improving Hawaii's cultural and socio-economic life.

You can read my preview about the exhibition here.

In addition to the pop-up, Nalani unveiled her "Kaialupe" installation that night, with Sig's reveal and talk-story session to come 6 to 8 p.m. June 7 at Halekulani's Hau Terrace, and Kuha'o's installation and talk story to take place at the Parc from 6 to 8 p.m. June 10.

The pop-up space will be open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through June 12.

Kuha'o Zane, left, welcomed Daniela Abe and Zak Noyle.

Fitted's Keola Rapozo, center, and chef Mark Noguchi ham it up while showing their support for Interisland Terminal.

There was a long line for ITO merchandise.

Duffel bags featured prints that included a map of Hilo town.

From left are DJ Compose, David Lin, Blaise Sato and Tassho Pearce.

Interisland Terminal's Wei Fang, left, and Sarah Honda, right, with Molly Watanabe.

Nalani's installation "Kaialupe" was unveiled on opening night, comprising a formation of kites using the show's special "Ponoholo" print.