Lola Pilar Hawaii - photographic artwork inspired by vintage Hawaiian Quilts
Kristen Reyno of Lola Pilar Hawai'i grew up on O'ahu surfing, hiking, and enjoying the life that living on an island paradise provides. Being surrounded by so much beauty, she started photographing her surrounding and a passion for photography blossomed.
Her inspiration grew from capturing the sea, mountains, and vibrant flowers in Hawai'i, and eventually lead her to Brooks Institute of Photography in Ventura, CA, where she received a B.A. in film, and a career with a major surf company as a staff photographer.
Kristen had a dream of being able to capture the world in unique ways to bring joy to others, so she moved home to O'ahu to open her own photography business.
Her love for Hawai'i's local flora and fauna, coupled with her training in product photography, is what planted the seed for this fine art series. Kristen wanted to honor Hawai'i's heritage, but in a contemporary way. So she took inspiration from vintage Hawaiian quilts and her love of flowers, and started photographing them.