Hawaii Pacific Tsunami Wave

This piece holds special significance as it is permanently displayed at the Pacific Tsunami Museum in Hilo, Hawaii, where it serves as both a work of art and a tribute to the resilience of the people and communities shaped by the Pacific Ocean. It honors the museum’s mission of preserving the stories of past tsunamis while fostering education, preparedness, and respect for the sea.

Inspired by the immense power and enduring beauty of the Pacific Ocean, this original handcrafted stained glass mosaic captures the dynamic movement of a towering tsunami wave. Numerous individually hand-cut pieces of stained glass in brilliant shades of sapphire, cobalt, turquoise, seafoam, silver, amber, and gold swirl together, creating a dramatic contrast between the cool energy of the sea and the warm glow of the horizon.

The sweeping curve of the wave evokes both motion and reverence, reminding viewers that the ocean is a source of life, wonder, and extraordinary force. As light filters through the textured glass, the artwork changes throughout the day, bringing the wave to life with shimmering reflections and vibrant color.