A goddess like woman emerges from the still water, its calm surface reflecting her face back to her. She has dark brown skin that is highlighted by the vibrant green forest that surrounds her. She looks down at the water, but makes no eye contact as she towers far above the water.
This is “IMUA,” one of many water paintings that artist Sean Yoro has created. Using a paddle board and his self taught painting skills he traverses the water looking for interactions between humans and nature that he can use as a canvas. Most of these locations tend to be bridges or walls that separate water from land. Yoro transforms the blank concrete, starting right at the sea level to give the impression that the woman he will paint is rising out of the water. The placement allows the image to be reflected onto the water perfectly.
Yoro isn’t limited to water portraits. He recently worked on project that had him painting on icebergs. Working with North Face he created a film that follows his time spent with the Inuit people while facing the challenges of painting on melting ice. The project highlight the dangers of climate change and combined his love of art and nature to send a powerful message.
Pictures of his murals can be found on his instagram, @the_hula, as both works in progress and finished products. Yoro shares information about his creative process, upcoming projects, and highlights some of his favorite pieces from his past work. Each photo is more mesmerizing than the last, and the creation of the murals is both impressive and intriguing.
From Hawaii to Florida to the Arctic, Sean Yoro has left his mark as the_hula. In addition to being beautiful, his art is sending a powerful message about preserving the climate and valuing nature. Hopefully one day I’ll be riding by on a paddle board in the Hawaiian sun and see one of his creations. Right now, in the middle of February in Michigan, it’s a really nice thought.
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