Emily Herb
ejherb@flex.com
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Aloha and welcome
Forest Bird Vase.
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Here are a few samples of my pottery, much of which is
inspired by the flora and fauna of our beautiful island.
I moved to Hawaii in 1998 and since then have been learning
about the natural and cultural history of these islands.
Exploring the amazing diversity of climate, landscape and
people has been a wonderful experience. It is a privilege
to live in a place where one can be so close to the elements
- the ocean, the volcanoes and the amazing rocks they create,
the forests with unique plants and birds, the wind, the mists
and rain, the sun, moon and stars.
Birds have been a special source of inspiration to me over the years and Hawaii
has a variety of native and introduced bird species. However, due to loss of
habitat from development, competition with introduced species, and introduced
disease and predators, many of the native Hawaiian species are now endangered.
I am particularly concerned with the future survival of the beautiful forest
birds of Hawaii. I hope to do what i can to aid efforts to reestablish viable
populations of these birds, so that future generations will have the opportunity
to enjoy a walk in the native Hawaiian forest, listening to the delicate tapestry
of bird songs. Towards this end, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of
my pottery is donated to the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center, located in Volcano,
HI, a facility dedicated to captive breeding and release of endangered Hawaiian
forest birds. Photos - Sarah Anderson.
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