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.
Submerge
$12,000.00
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Submerge
Size
49.5" x 38"
Material
Oil, Wood, and Resin
Ruben created this piece to express the feeling of being beneath the waves, surrounded by the ocean. Floating peacefully in fetal-position, bathing in the light as it glows in the shallow ocean waters, she will eventually emerge, reborn. Submerge is one of four in a series called the Sratalux Paintings, meaning “layers of light.” These paintings were inspired by the technique Ruben developed to paint his carvings.
$12,000.00
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