West Wall, Awa'awa'puhi Valley 1975

Awa'awa'puhi is the deepest and narrowest of the Na Pali Coast valleys. Here the Hawaiians built a sophisticated and sustainable agricultural complex that supported a significant population for centuries. Awa'awa'puhi's spring-fed stream provided perennial irrigation water to the intricate ditch system feeding the stone-walled taro terraces covering the valley floor. One of the most spectacular, challenging, and unique landscapes in the world, America's 17th Poet Laureate, W.S. Merwin, called these ramparts "The Folding Cliffs." PHOTO PRINTSPrints are on Hahnemuhle heavyweight (315 gsm) 100% archival cotton “Photo Rag Baryta” paper, using archival inks and archival spray coating. They have a 200-year life expectancy before any deterioration of the print will be observed when stored, handled, and displayed under archival conditions.CANVAS PRINTSWhat is often called “Gallery Wrap Canvas” is a fine art inkjet (Giclee) print on canvas, with printed edges to wrap around a wooden stretcher f