The last reigning Monarch of Hawaiʻi, Queen Liliʻuokalani had a motto, 

“Eʻonipaʻa i ka ʻimi naʻauao.” 

This can be interpreted as, “Be steadfast in the seeking of knowledge”.

 

I seek knowledge through making, I uncover my subconscious and question the unknown while experimenting through new forms and imagery. When viewing a sculpture or image of mine, I feel as if I am laying all of my innards on a pedestal for scrutiny. My work is a response of self-defense, focusing on the many ways I can protect myself. I use materials such as glass, photography, and human hair to convey these modes of self-preservation.

 

Carly Murakami