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.
Every original artwork is crafted by hand with care, patience, and presence. Some pieces take months to complete. Inspired by the spirit of Hawaiʻi, Ruben’s work carries the ocean into the process itself — the sound of waves in every strike of the chisel, every brush stroke, and every final finishing touch.
Kaula
$7,500.00
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Kaula
Relic Series
Size
27" x 59" x 5.5"
Material
Surfboards, fiberglass thread, wood, mixed media
Throughout the grand tapestry of a life, we are moved by unseen forces—silent currents that tug and pull at us like invisible silken threads of fate. Suspended for one fragile, luminous moment in the delicate space between, we exist in exquisite tension. The intricate complexity of our being reveals itself only from oblique angles, where light and shadow conspire to unveil what straight sight cannot grasp.
This sculpture embodies that eternal tension—the delicate equilibrium of opposing forces—and the profound duality woven into the very fabric of our souls.
$7,500.00
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