Marques Hanalei Marzan

Marques Hanalei Marzan is a Hawaiian culture bearer and contemporary visual artist born and raised in Kāne‘ohe, Hawaiʻi. His skill, knowledge, and experience are highly acknowledged within his community where he serves as a mentor and advocate, promoting sustainable gathering practices, perpetuating Hawaiian fiber techniques, and instilling indigenous values in his students. He trained under esteemed experts in Hawai‘i including master weavers, Julia Minerva Ka‘awa and Esther Kakalia Westmoreland. Marzan represents Hawai‘i in major gatherings of indigenous artists, including four Festival of the Pacific Arts held in Palau, American Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Guam, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Through these interactions, he strengthens his commitment to his culture and champions the ideals of continuity and innovation.

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