Herb Kawainui KaneHerb Kawainui Kane, celebrated Hawaiian artist, historian, and author, cofounded the Polynesian Voyaging Society and designed the Hokulea voyaging canoe, contributing profoundly to the Hawaiian Renaissance movement . A graduate of the Art Institute o Chicago, Kane depicted Hawaiian historical scenes realistically, but when painting spiritual or mythological aspects of the culture - as in Pele, Goddess of Volcanoes, the cover image of this book - his art was expressionistic, with bold brushwork and vivid colors. He passed away at the age of 82 in March 2011. Read More Read Less