Art
ART: 6.5"x6"x9" Long Tongue by Lonny Tomono
- Item Number
- 752
- Estimated Value
- 1200 USD
- Opening Bid
- 800 USD
Item Description
Oak and Eucalyptus wood Long Tongue by Lonny Tomono
Dimension: 6.5"x6"x9"
ABOUT LONNY TOMONO:
Lonny Tomono was born and raised in the Hawaiian Islands. His fine arts education
path began at the University of Hawaii, Hilo, where he was encouraged by his art
professor to seriously pursue his studies on the mainland. Lonny moved to California
where he studied sculpture at San Francisco Art Institute and San Jose State University, creating work with a variety of materials, including wood, metal and fiberglass. To support himself while going to school, he worked at a commercial silkscreen shop.
While at San Jose State University, Tomono met Japanese temple carpenter Makoto
Imai and became his apprentice on weekends, assisting Imai in the construction of a
traditional Japanese house at the San Francisco Zen Center. This experience was life
changing for Tomono who recognized that the culture, sensibilities, aesthetics and
traditions reflected in the traditional woodcraft were all very important to him, and
brought into focus his Japanese heritage. Energized and inspired by his work with Imai, Tomono moved to Japan and served a five year apprentice ship with Seichiro Kitamura, a fifth generation temple builder in Kyoto.
Returning to Hawaii after the apprenticeship, he set up home and studio producing
sculptures and furniture inspired by his time in Japan and California. Along with making sculpture, Tomono also developed an interest in prints and the print
making process. He facilitated the Print Studio at East Hawaii Cultural Center for about three years, producing many prints which were featured in multiple shows in Honolulu and Hilo. He has also participated in many other shows of his work, including galleries in Honolulu, San Jose, Los Angeles, Sacramento, Venice, Italy and the Ralph Pucci Gallery in New York City.
Item Special Note
One-of-a-kind wood piece by Lonny Tomono.
Proceeds from this item will be split between the artist (80%) and HFWF (20%).
Pick up at HFWF office in Honolulu, otherwise shipping charges apply.
Donated By:
Lonny Tomono
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