Kaiʻili Kaulukukui is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) artist, painter, and muralist born on Hawaiʻi Island. He draws inspiration from the island’s living forests, abundant reef formations, and the volcano’s energy. His work reflects a deep respect for nature and Hawaiian culture instilled in him by elders in his childhood.
Kai pursued fine art at Windward Community College and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and his classical training in oil painting is evident in his work. He currently operates out of his private studio in Puna.
He is an accomplished muralist with work spanning across Hawaiʻi, California, St. Croix USVI, the Bahamas, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, Nepal, China, and Hungary.