1 / 2**Nāmakaokahaʻi** *Lauren Brevner* *96 North Market Street, Wailuku, Maui County, Hawaii, 96793, United States* In *Nāmakaokahaʻi*, Lauren Brevner employs spray paint and stencil techniques, hallmark methods within contemporary urban art, to create a dynamic interplay of form and color that reflects the cultural narratives of her Hawaiian context. The composition is characterized by layered motifs that suggest fluidity and movement, evoking the fluid nature of water as referenced in the title, which translates to "the one who is the essence of water." This work engages with both local mythology and global street art traditions, drawing upon stylistic influences from Pacific Islander art forms while (AI-generated)