ARTIST STATEMENT
EXHIBITION HISTORY
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Artist Statement -



I spend a lot of time in both Hawaii and Japan. Much of my art is done out of doors, while directly viewing the subject.

I wish to idealize every separate island in the Pacific region, and show the local people and scenery in their native beauty. I am currently offering my art to hotels in the Pacific and Caribbean regions. I have traveled 30 countries.

Ana Monaghan

Traveled 30 countries
Speaks 3 languages
Awarded Doctorate of Philosophy; Communication and Fine Art
Master of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Education
Extensive volunteer efforts: Needs distribution and education


2010 Honolulu, Hawaii: Higgins Gallery Exhibition: high end gallery in Waikiki.
Painting commissioned for Hawaii State Capitol Building.
2009 Paintings in offices in Hawaii State Capital Building.
Hawaii and Japan: Commissioned works done for offices and individuals.
2008 Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel 10th Anniversary Event: Island Art Exhibition.
Commissioned works done for offices and individuals.
Contributed paintings for Film Festival, Japan: Heightening awareness of conditions in Israel occupied Palestine.
Better nutrition for children, suffering from bullet wounds.
Art purchases by businesses: Real Estate; Personal Protection/ Investigation Agency; Stocks/Securities; Coffee Shops.
2007 Tea Garden: Painted illustrations for new line of boxed teas for tea shop and restaurant.
Australia Tour: Did portraits and scenic paintings.
Tikka & Biryani Restaurant, Tokyo: Contributed to interior art decoration with oil paintings.
Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Japan: Painted family portrait of hotel's top V.I.P.’s/commissioned by Grand Hyatt Hotel.
2006 Empress Michiko received painting called “Protect Life.”

2006 Norwegian Cruise Lines, Hawaii: PRIDE OF HAWAII
Commissioned to produce 16 murals and paintings of Pacific Islands.

Grand Hyatt Tokyo: Paintings as corporate gifts; paintings for office interior decorations.

Created partnership company in Japan: Highland Services

Art for the Ambassadors of: Pakistan, Egypt, Algeria, Ecuador, and Panama.

Palestine Tour and dedication of enormous peace painting “Love your Enemy” to YMCA school.

2005 Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Japan: 5 paintings for Executive Office.

2004 Commissioned to make large gold screen of cherry blossoms (7 foot long Japanese screen,
comprised of 4 panels-- joined).


SOLO EXHIBITIONS

2007 Hawaiian Islands: Painting.
Art Board Gallery, Hawaii: On-going display.
City Club, Tokyo: Art Exhibition.
Yokohama Country and Athletic Club, Japan: Art Exhibition.
Laguna Beach Charity Auction of Ana's Art/ Gift Cards
2006 Norwegian Cruise Lines commissioned 16 murals and paintings.
2005 International Press Club, Tokyo: Art exhibition.
2004 Bold Gallery, Yokohama: Filled gallery display window.
2003 Registered Highland Services, Yokohama: My art company.
2002 Kimizuka Hospital: Produced art-- aid healing of patients.
2002 Suzuki Hospital: Donated use of large paintings indefinitely.
Kimizuka Hospital: Donated several large paintings.

2001 Samuel, my son, opened art exhibitions throughout Japan:

- Chiba Comesta, Chiba - Diamond Mall, Yokohama
- Gallery Bold, Yokohama - Ebisu Comesta, Ebisu
- Yokohama Athletic and Country Club, Yamate
- Gallery Fukusuke, Nagoya
- Art Arena, Osaka - Grand Hotel, Sakaide
- Ninomiya Gallery, Shikoku - Gallery Yokota, Hiroshima
- Gallery Recolte, Fukuoka - Shinagawa Eki Mae Gallery, Tokyo

2000 Artone, Akasaka Mitsuke Tokyu Hotel w/jewelryisplay
1999 Diamond Mall, Yokohama: Art exhibition.
Bold Gallery, Yokohama: Art exhibition.
Marine Estate, Yokohama: Art exhibition.
1999 Ginza Artone (in Akasaka Mitsuke Tokyu Hotel): Exhibition.
(original Sketches of “Modigliani” were shown along side).

1998 Sky Doors Gallery, Shibuya: Art exhibition.
Sagawa Gallery, Omori: Art exhibition.
1997 Hibiya Chante Gallery: Art exhibition.
Jijun Aesthetic Gallery: Art exhibition..
1995 Bellport Gallery: Art exhibition.
ArtArc, Omotesando: Art exhibition.
1994 Foreign Correspondents’ Club: Art exhibition.
Steps Gallery, Ginza: Art exhibition.
1985 Quito, Ecuador: Palace Exhibition at Presidential Office

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

2006 Bold Gallery, Minato Mirai Exhibition.
2006 First Friday: Art Exhibit at Roy’s Studio.
2006 Art Board Gallery, Hawaii: Art exhibited in gallery.
2004 No War Art Exhibition, Kanagawa Pefectural Exhibition.
2003 International Art Exhibition:Love Your Enemy. Anti-war.
2002 Governor’s Mansion: Open Your Heart Art Charity Exhibition.
Kanagawa Prefectural Exhibitions: Contributed to community shows.
2000 Ginza Artone, Akasaka Mitsuke Tokyu Hotel: Christmas Show.
1999 Nika Ka Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan.
ANTI-WAR art. 1997 Foreign Artists’ Association Exhibition.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2004 - 2005 Dokkyo Medical University: Taught, approximately 220 students, the language
of English, pertinent to job preparation.
2004 - 2008 Highland Services: Art created and sold; Technical Writing and Language
Arts assistance for individuals and companies. 2000 - 2004 Otsuka, Kushida Law Offices
and others: Taught English through novels/ conversation... proofread patents.
2003 JALI (Japan-American Language Institute): Instructor for international business client,
Nachi Fuji-koshi and others.
2002 - 2004 Japanese Mint: Taught Philosophy/Leadership Skills through English. Odawara, Japan.
2000 - 2002 Japanese American Scientific and Technological Association - Genome (DNA)
Technologies and Submarine Division: Taught sales, business letter writing, presentations of
specializations (in English), Japan.
1999 - 2000 Japanese Patent Office: Testing and Grading, for English learning, Japan.
2000 Japanese Institute of Foreign Affairs: Taught young diplomats, up and coming
immigration officers, assistance program officers.
1997 - 1998 (Dispatched) Bosche: Taught Scientists of research and development section, Japan.
1998 (Dispatched) Fujitsu: Taught speech and business presentations.
1994 - 1996 Hitachi's Koyo Shoji-- Head Teacher/ Teacher Manager/ Core Teacher
for founding fathers and elder executives, scientist; lectured/ taught presentation skills
for international business. Tokyo, Japan.
1995 United Nations University: participated in international symposiums.
1995 -1997 From Embassies: Journalist; interviewed ambassadors and political figures
with missions in Japan. Press rights to meetings.
1990 - 1995 YMCA: Teacher -Taught students ranging from 3 to 90 years of age. Yokohama, Japan.
1992 - 2002 Kodomo No Sono Orphanage: Volunteer work-- Christian values through art,
language exchange and playschool, Japan.
1971 - 2009 Volunteer and Missionary: Food, drama, music (CD and DVD) distribution;
assistance to physically and mentally challenged; orphanage programs.

REVIEW AND PUBLICATIONS

2005 Chikyu Times, Japan: International NPO magazine (was interviewed).
2004 Dokkyo Medical University: Personally composed and illustrated stories
for the heart for medical students-- new and pertinent curriculum of quality study materials.
1995 Takenaka Komuten: Edited and rewrote architectural design book.
1994 Japan Time magazine: Illustrated.
1971 Painted murals, portraits, contributed articles and art to Nassau Daily Newspaper.
1999 Japan Times published a page interview about my life and art.
1999 NHK International Radio Broadcasting aired a 15 minute interview.
1999 Co-authored Kanji Kara, Oboeru Eigo Made, Hayamichi: Kanji/
English reference book for translators-- published by Kodanshya.
1998 International Press (Spanish and Portuguese newspaper in Japan)
published articles and interviews about my art and missionary work.
1994 From Embassies: Employed as a journalist; interviewed ambassadors and politicians.
1977 South America: Illustrated Christian magazines for children in pueblos.
1971 Painted murals, portraits; worked on magazines and newspaper.

AWARDS and MENTIONS

2007 Empress Michiko sent a thank you letter for the art contributions to the palace and Japanese community.
2006 Awarded Palestine/Israel Tour for personal contribution of Peace painting to YMCA school being
constructed in Ramalla, Palestine.
2004 Senator Fred Hemmings' Surf Art Competition: Did surrealistic painting; won competition prize.
2003 NIKA KAI's Best Artist Among New Members award was received.
2000 Empress Michiko's second thank you note of appreciation arrived.
2000 Invitation to join Nika Kai’s All Winners’ Exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
1999NIKA KAI: Requested membership to their art society.
1998 Kanagawa Ken Ten: Award of Excellence...and others.
1999 Awarded scholarship to complete Doctorate in Philosophy of Communications, Emphasis in Fine Art. Thesis project completed included: painting of 40 impressionist paintings and authoring of 2 books, Magic Painter, dealing with where inspirations come from.
1998 International Modern Art Exhibition: Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art: Award of Superior Excellence.
1998 Empress Michiko's “Note of Appreciation” for art received: Palace Swans on Washi.
1985 Art accepted by President Hurtado, for Presidential Mansion: The Strength of Love.
Peace painting requested at a time of national crisis.



OTHER ACTIVITIES AND HOBBIES

1997 Kodomo No Sono Foster Home: Donated funds from auctioned art.
1992 Foster Home, Kodomo No Sono: Donated English/ art to orphans.
1980 Volunteer Work in the following countries: Japan and Korea, Australia, New Zealand,
Samoan Islands, Tonga, Japan, Tahiti, Saipan, Guam.
1977 Bahamas, Bermuda, Puerto Rico: Puppets, dramas for 20,000 children.
1971 Dedicated following 20 years to various Christian volunteer efforts full time.
Continued on after 1991... enjoying the work, both full time and part time.

Artist Exhibitions



My son, Samuel, held these exhibitions of my art work in Japan. Most all shows are incorporated above:

Chiba Comesta, Chiba
Diamond Mall, Yokohama
Gallery Bold, Yokohama
Ebisu Comesta, Ebisu
Gallery Fukusuke, Nagoya
Art Arena, Osaka
Grand Hotel, Sakaide
Ninomiya Gallery, Shikoku
Gallery Yokota, Hiroshima
Gallery Recolte, Fukuoka
Shinagawa Eki Mae Gallery, Tokyo
Nika Kai Annual Art Exhibition: Group exhibition
Nika Kai Winners' Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art:
2002 Governor's Mansion: Open Your Heart Charity Exhibition; contribution provided operation for dying Indian orphan survived and medicine for children at HIV hospital in Africa
Kanagawa Prefectural Exhibition: Contributed to community shows
Kimizuka Hospital: Produced art-- inspiration for patients
Suzuki Hospital: Donated use of large paintings
...

Artist Publications



Japan Times
International Press (4 times)
NHK International Broadcasting
Bahamian Times
Chikyu Times (NPO)
(various magazines also)...

Artist Collections



Empress Michiko: Tokyo,Japan
Norwegian Cruise Line: Pride of Hawaii: USA
Isamu Suzuki: Tokyo, Japan
T. Karasawa: Tokyo,Japan
Grand Hyatt Tokyo: Japan...

Artist Favorites