Original works are hand-carved, painted, and finished by Ruben Aira Jr. in his Oʻahu studio. Each piece is one of a kind — no two are alike.
Limited edition pieces are produced in small runs and hand-finished by Ruben himself. Each carries an original touch — no two reproductions are identical.
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Crucible
Hawaiiana Series
Size
108" x 22"
Material
Surfboard
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A crucible is where transformation happens – pressure, heat, and force turning one thing into another. Crucible draws on that idea through the surfboard itself: shaped, ridden, marked by impact, then carved into a new identity. At over nine feet long, the piece carries a commanding presence, reflecting the scale of Hawaiʻi’s ocean power and the intensity of what it means to meet it. This work is a statement of rebirth – surf culture translated into a lasting, sculptural legacy.
$14,000.00