| Daniel Moe |
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Drawn by a powerful calling from the Big Island of Hawaii, Daniel moved here in 1999. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1967, he received his bachelor’s degree in Hot Glass from The University of Wisconsin in 1991. He currently lives and works in Kalapana where he gets his inspiration from living with the Kilauea volcano just a few miles away from his home and studio. "Kilauea is one the most active volcanoes in the world yet its activity is uniquely non-violent which makes it an invaluable resource for up-close study and modes of inspiration." The Kalapana region is also known for its dramatic ocean waters. Waves crashing on the lava cliffs move Daniel to create his Ocean Wave series. "It has been said that people living on the east side of the island live through a whole vast of passionate colorful emotions and creative forces due to the impact of the energetic forces of nature. My artwork is strongly influenced by the ever-changing relationship of the natural raw elements that make up this earth. When I tune into this sacred space, I understand the connection between the earth elements and my own, therefore bringing oneness and wholeness into my creative work. I love working with Glass- the properties of liquid glass are very much like hot lava or water: adaptable, flowing and versatile. This makes it the perfect material to express the nature of the dynamic raw and liberating energy revealed in the Aina (land) on Hawai’i." |
