'Aquarius' by Tadashi Sato
The State Capitol is a wonderful place to view works
from the 'Art in Public Places' collection of the State Foundation on Culture
and the Arts. The art work is located on the grounds and in the offices that are
open to the public. On Aloha Fridays, we'd like to share with you some of the
pieces that are noteworthy or are favorite selections of the House Majority
members. We encourage you to visit the offices of the representatives and enjoy
the artwork in person.
Installation of 'Aquarius' in
1970
(photo: Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Perhaps
the most famous art mosaic in the state is located in the Rotunda of the Hawaii
State Capitol. 'Aquarius' by Tadashi Sato (1923-2005) is a 36-foot circular
mosaic inspired by the submerged stones viewed through the depth and reflection
of blue ocean waters. The mosaic, made of 6 million tiles imported from Italy,
was completed in 1970.
State Capitol - Honolulu
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