Kilomana Creations

The owner and artist behind Kilomana Creations is Michele Joy Kawahine Kilomana Naataq Ugruaq Danner. She is Iñupiaq and Native Hawaiian. Her ancestral lands are Utqiagvik, Alaska and Kauai, Hawaii. She is a formal student of Hula Hālau 'O Pi'ilani under Kumu Kanani Densing. As a cultural practitioner, she is guided by the traditional values of her Iñupiaq and Kanaka ‘Ōiwi communities. Her art mediums include acrylic paint, locally harvested animal hide/bone, digital programs, and tattoo ink. Her art goals include empowerment, authenticity, and story telling. Outside of art she enjoys cultural activities, teaching volleyball, and spending valuable time with her family. She wants her customers to know that she puts deep thought, meaning, and dedication in each creation.