Jumbo Karakuchi Art Show

Basil Sakamoto, aka Jumbo Karakuchi, held his art show tagged "Different Star" last night at the Blue Hawaii Kalihi Gallery. Presented by Blue Hawaii Surf and gurutoy.com. The event became extremely crowded with general manager of Blue Hawaii Rod Chmolack claiming it as the best turn out yet for an art show held there. A lot of pieces were sold that night as everyone got a glimse of an artist who's inspirations are the dark, underworld, combative and the end of the world type images. But, for the first time, we got to see a lighter side of Jumbo, with the introduction of his "apple" pieces. Also displayed was his collection of GI Joe figurines and some of his quilt work. Overall a great showing from an artist known to keep to himself. We're sure to see more of Jumbo in the near future. click here to see a slideshow of the event.