Artist in the House: Marissa Eshima

Name:

Marissa Eshima

Hometown:

Honolulu

“Day Job”:

Student/sales associate for Diesel

Latest book/movie/music you’ve consumed:

Book: Never Let Me Go

Movie: The Great Happiness Space

Music: Two Doors Cinema Club’s “Something Good Can Work”

Website or artist you think is worth checking out:

Artist: Herbert Baglione

Greatest accomplishment yet:

Two pieces for sale at Split Obsession at Ala Moana and Koko Marina

Inspiration(s):

geometric shapes, lines, textures

Details or notes regarding any of your featured works:

Marissa likes creating shapes and forms with geometric patterns, using shapes, lines, and patterns to create a whole form. She aims to develop color and activate space in her pieces, creating something cohesive out of details and bits she gathers from the world around her and transforming it.

Suggestions for fellow artist:

Do whatever you’re most comfortable doing, but don’t be afraid to explore. It might be hard if your instructors don’t inspire you, but trust and believe in yourself. It sounds corny, but it’s true.

Artistic weapon of choice:

A very fine ball point pen