Solomon Enos
Solomon Robert Nui Enos is a native Hawaiian artist who was born and raised on the West side of O`ahu, in Makaha Valley. He received his first commission as a sixth grader, illustrating curriculum for younger elementary students at Makaha Elementary, and has been on a roll ever since. Na Akua Hawai`i (The Gods and Goddesses of Hawai`i) published through Bishop Museum Press in 2004 and The centennial edition of The Epic Tales of Hi`iakaikapoliopele, published through Awaiaulu Press in 2006 are a couple of the books Solomon has illustrated. Solomon has worked for and with many organizations on that side of the island, including: Makaha Elementary School, Nanakuli Intermediate School, MA`O Organic Farms, Ka`ala Cultural Learning Center, Hoa`aina O Makaha, and Wai`anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Each of these organizations has given Solomon an opportunity to see in concrete ways the way art, the land, and the people can all take care of and inspire each other. He has also done artwork for The Sheraton Waikiki, Royal Hawaiian Hotel Royal Beach Tower, Aulani – Disney Hawaii Hotel, and other commercial spaces.
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