Image courtesy of FLUX (fluxhawaii.com)

Image courtesy of FLUX (fluxhawaii.com)

Maho Shaw

Maho Shaw was born in the mountains of Nagano, Japan, to a family of carpenters. After graduating from woodworking/forestry high school, she worked at her family’s contracting company using local woods to build and refurbish homes, commercial buildings, and temples in the area.

Maho moved to Hawai’i in 2006 to make furniture, ukuleles, and art. Combining her love of surfing with Hawaiian elements from mauka to makai, woods such as pheasant, mango, and koa become the canvas for a variety of shimmering seashells, painstakingly hand cut with a tiny fret/jeweler’s saw to fit together perfectly. No laser cutters are used in this artwork, and each frame is also handmade by Maho.

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"Dream Surf" Wood and Shell Inlay Decorative Surfboard Fin by Maho Shaw

Dream Surf – OOAK Wood and Shell Inlay Marquetry Artwork

"Ripping" Wood and Shell Inlay Decorative Surfboard Fin by Maho Shaw

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"Olowalu" Wood and Shell Inlay by Maho Shaw - MAHO12

Olowalu (Honu Sea Turtles under Ocean Surface) – OOAK Wood and Shell Inlay Marquetry Artwork

"United Currents" by Maho Shaw

United Currents (Honu Sea Turtle Pair Couple) – OOAK Wood Inlay Marquetry Artwork

"Lahaina" Wood and Shell Inlay by Maho Shaw - MAHO11

Lahaina (Mother Humpback Whale and Calf under Moon) – OOAK Wood and Shell Inlay Marquetry Artwork

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