22" height, ceramic

Original ceramic with low fire glazes and 24 kt. gold on surface; 22" height.

Using a saxophone as the vehicle of fantasy, this sculpture brings together the music of the tropical island with the playful creatures of the sea surrounding Maui. It is art celebrating the lighthearted approach to life in the islands.

31" height, ceramic

31" height, ceramic original with glazes and 24 kt. gold on surface.

Among the handful of painters from the past whom Will Herrera considers his favorites, Henri Rousseau is one. At times, Rousseau combined the lush fauna of the tropics with elements of mystery. A bit of mystery and even magic was involved in the creation of Will Herrera’s sculpture, "Rousseau’s Violin." The inspiration to incorporate a violin began with the discovery of the 1926 violin which belonged to the mother of this Maui artist. Will decided to combine the feeling of a tropical canvas by Rousseau with the violin in a one of a kind sculpture. It was not until he finished the work of art that another Maui artist stopped by and upon seeing the sculpture, ran back to her studio to return with an early photograph showing Henri Rousseau playing his violin in his painting studio!

52" x 70", mixed media on canvas

Available as a limited edition of 90 signed fine art prints, measuring 18" by 24", which were taken from the original mixed media on canvas, with dimensions of 52" by 70".

In this highly expressive work, Will combines the beauty of the music and surrounding sea life with the raw fury of Madame Pele, goddess of the volcanoes from which the islands were born. The fan being a metaphor for the unfolding of beauty, this spontaneous painting unites reverence for the culture, power and beauty of the Hawaiian life forces. It now hangs in the permanent collection of the Ukulele Grill, located on Maui.

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