Kai Lava
Contemporary Pop Painter
Kai Lava was born Ka’iulani Wahinenoilama, meaning “The royal sacred woman searching for knowledge and truth in the highest point of heaven.” Kai’s family maintains a strong presence today on the island of Oahu in the arts, police and fire departments. When you meet Kai it is clear that she is filled with the Aloha Spirit.
Kai Lava is a Smithsonian Museum featured artist, whose Grandfather named her after Princess Kaiulani of her native Hawaii, and with family roots to legendary Hawaiian singer Don Ho, famous for his hit song “Tiny Bubbles”. Kai found her true love in the art of painting, “Art does not come to me as a thought; I feel it as an uncontrollable pounding in my heart, then I create for absolutely no reason other than to experience bliss.”
Kai’s artwork has attracted famous collectors, including Mike Tyson (Boxer), Dionne Warwick (Singer), Jon Lovitz (Actor), Nicholas Cage (Actor), Quincy Jones (Musician), Mariah Carey (Singer), Conor McGregor (UFC), Michael Godard (Artist), Gene Simmons (Kiss), Vince Neil (Motley Crue), Wyland (Artist), Steve Aoki (DJ), Clive Davis (Music Producer), Carrot Top (Comedian), Ice-T & Coco (Entertainers), Fiji (Musician) and Al B Sure! (Singer). Kai was commissioned to create art for the new Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders.(NFL), as well as, The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame (Museum), Recently completing all the art installations in the award winning Sheltair’s new private jet FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
