In an upcoming exhibition titled “Ka‘u and Kilauea Reflections,” the Volcano Art Center will display paintings and ceramics by Dr. Douglas Davenport in an effort to raise funds for the Ka‘u Hospital Foundation.
In an upcoming exhibition titled “Ka‘u and Kilauea Reflections,” the Volcano Art Center will display paintings and ceramics by Dr. Douglas Davenport in an effort to raise funds for the Ka‘u Hospital Foundation.
From June 25-July 10, the paintings and ceramics by Davenport will be available for viewing from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at the Niaulani Campus of Volcano Art Center in Volcano. The works by Davenport in this exhibit show his appreciation for the unique district of Ka‘u through a multitude of landscapes.
Davenport retired as an ER doctor on Oahu and accepted a part-time position at Ka‘u Hospital. With his background as a professional potter and a family history in oil painting, Davenport describes his artistic endeavors in Ka‘u as “a natural progression.”
“The paintings and painted ceramic vases depicting scenes around Ka`u and Volcanoes National Park are the result of my time here,” he said. “These works reflect the varying landscapes that grace this land, which I have been so lucky to experience.
“I feel fortunate to have been able to work in Pahala and, in my small way, give back to the community and to the island that has enriched my life immeasurably.”
Ka‘u Hospital in Pahala is a 21-bed facility with 16 long-term care beds and five acute beds. It also operates a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week emergency department.
Replacing the last sugar plantation hospital on the island, Ka‘u Hospital was built in 1971 to serve the needs of a vast rural area. It is a little hospital with a big mission.
“Volcano Art Center is pleased to support Ka‘u Hospital through this exhibition of art by Dr. Davenport,” said Michael Nelson, Volcano Art Center’s executive director. “The hospital provides invaluable resources to the people of Hawaii Island when they need it most.”
Proceeds from artwork sold as well as donations received go directly to Ka‘u Hospital Foundation.
The exhibit is open to the public, free of charge. A special opening reception takes place from 5-7 p.m. June 25 in the Hale Hoomana building at VAC’s Niaulani Campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road.
For more information, visit www.volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222.