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Rising Photographer <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our dear, once-little Kaiehu Helel\u0101 is making a place for himself in the big world, and we are so proud of him for that!<\/p>\n Congratulations are in order: This summer, after his first semester, Leeward Community College awarded Kaiehu the prestigious John Young Scholarship in recognition of his talent and dedication to photography. What\u2019s extra special about this achievement is that Kaiehu himself did not apply for the scholarship. Seeing his natural talent, and studiousness, Kaiehu\u2019s professors took it upon themselves to put Kaiehu in the running for it. And, he won the scholarship!<\/p>\n \u201cNow, who is Kaiehu?\u201d you may be wondering if you are new to Still & Moving Center. He is son to our kumu hula, M\u0101lia Helel\u0101 and twin brother to Waiea, all of whom have been a vital part of Still & Moving Center since we opened. When Kaiehu was just 5 years old, his mother moved her hula halau<\/em> (school) to the studio, and Kaiehu began his journey alongside it. Over the next 13 years, Kaiehu and Still & Moving have grown together, each building their own path.<\/p>\n From an early age, Kaiehu immersed himself in dozens of Still & Moving Center\u2019s creative offerings. He participated our early Easter celebrations. In many of our Diwali festival of light performances, he embodied characters such as the brave Prince Ram, or Lakshman slaying demons, or even a demon warrior himself.<\/p>\n He danced in his mom\u2019s hula halau<\/em>, inspiring the adults around him, and eventually mastered the role of ho\u2019opa\u2019a, drumming for his mother and her students. He represented us at the World Hula Conference in Hilo in 2018, one of the youngest among thousands of dancers from around the world. Kaiehu has always exemplified the true meaning of family by supporting his mom\u2019s cultural activities, demonstrating a family solidarity that inspires us all.<\/p>\n Kaiehu explored every children\u2019s class we ever offered\u2014from aerial to Capoeira, Kung Fu to the Journey Obstacle course, and of course, hula. Even as a child, he displayed mindfulness and a sense of the sacred, often meditating on a rock by the stream behind their house, collecting Buddha statues, and showing a deep connection to classical music’s magic.<\/p>\n Reflecting on the honor Kaiehu, shared, \u201cThis award means so much to me. I was only brought up for consideration because of my photo Professor Phil Jung and all of my wonderful art professors. I can just hear them encouraging me, saying, \u2018Keep going.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Kaiehu currently serves as the photographer for Leeward\u2019s student publication, Ka Mana’o. On his creativity, Kaiehu shares:<\/p>\n \u201cThe origin of my creative passion and artistic drive starts with my mother, a kumu hula<\/em>, artist, writer, musician, and overall beautiful human being. She instilled within me a deep love of life and expression. She is my number one fan, always cheering me on!\u201d<\/p>\n Most recently, Kaiehu received an invitation to attend and represent Ka Mana\u2019o at the National College Media Convention in New Orleans this fall. \u201cThis is the nation’s largest gathering of college journalists, media students, and their advisors,\u201d explains Kaiehu. \u201cThis visit to New Orleans is one of the most exciting trips I\u2019ve looked forward to in my life!\u201d Kaiehu\u2019s passion for photography is clear: \u201cPhotography is a relentless pursuit for me,\u201d he shares. \u201cWhether I\u2019m pursuing meaning, my visions and ideas, or connection, my ultimate goal is to connect with people through my work and to make them feel. 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<\/b>October 2024 |\u00a0 By Sarah Hodges<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
We are beyond thrilled for Kaiehu as well.<\/p>\n
We look forward to Kaiehu\u2019s photography, documenting life at Still & Moving Center as we and he both move into the future.<\/p>\nGet the Still & Moving App<\/h2>\n