$25 Off | "Makua, Wide" - Artist's Print

Makua, Wide, from the series “Everyday Objects”, Makua sub-series, Digital print (created in Procreate, printed by the artist), edition 1/1, 9”x12”, Ethan Jordan, 2024

Sale ends Dec. 31.

Comes in a used frame unless you upgrade to a new, museum-quality frame.

Artwork explanation

The makau—the Hawaiian fish hook—represents the deep connection between Hawaiian culture and the ocean, where fishing was essential for survival and community. Traditionally, it symbolizes strength, prosperity, and provision, while also serving as a sign of safe passage, protection on the water, and respect for the sea. Across Polynesian cultures, the makau carries spiritual significance, embodying mana and a living link to ancestry and tradition.

The artist includes the Makua in his Everyday Objects series both for its cultural symbolism and its personal meaning. The object was a gift from one of his closest friends and stands as a marker of enduring friendship and shared strength. Its association with safety at sea is especially resonant for the artist, who cannot swim well and holds both a fear of and fascination with the ocean—drawn to its beauty, power, and the unseen mysteries beneath its surface.

Frame details:

• Used - some dents and scratches are visible on the frame and plexiglass

• Non-archival

• Frame material: pine

• Shatter-proof plexiglass

• Hanging wire

• Outside dimensions: 17.1875” x 21.1875”

• 3.25” Acid-free mat

• Mat opening: 9” x 12”

• Frame width: 0.75”

• Backing: basic, non-archival corrugated cardboard