It’s been two months since my last update and a lot has happened in that time. But also, I lost steam on finding homes for the remaining art.
While my initial goal was to honor José’s wish that pieces be auctioned off in exchange for donations to support the internship fund in his name at Hawai‘i Public Radio, my current goal is simply to connect each of the remaining pieces with someone who will welcome it into their home. No financial exchange (other than covering shipping costs for those off-island); these remaining items will be a gift of art to those who welcome it.
The slideshow below includes a single photo of each of the remaining pieces. If you see something that catches your eye and would like more photos or information, let me know.
- If you’re on O‘ahu, we can schedule a time for you to pick it up.
- If you’re outside of Hawai‘i or based on a neighbor island, I can calculate the shipping cost and ask that you cover that expense (shipping turned into a significant + unexpected expense in all of this that neither José or I accounted for in our planning).
CLAIMED // Hibiscus by Kupa’a Hee, 2019, found fishing net on stone 
CLAIMED // Red Robe II by Sarah Hartslief 2020, oil on canvas, 60 x 80 cm (approx 24″ x 32″) 
CLAIMED // Urban Daydreams 2, from Christie Miga’s La Femme Fondue collection (inspired by an extended stay in Paris), 2013. 24″ x 20″ 
CLAIMED // Fissures by Francis S. Oda, giclee on canvas, 2020. 20″ x 20″ 
Waiting at the airport by Sarah Hartslief 2019, oil on canvas, painting size w/o frame = 50 x 56 cm (approx 20″ x 22″) 
Words of Love, acrylic on wood with mixed media by Donna Dowless, Orlando’s Ambassador of Love, 2006. 21.5″ x 21.5″ 
CLAIMED // Handcrafted ceramic vase with earthy brown and tan tones and a textured surface. 
CLAIMED // Blown-glass vessel in yellow and deep cranberry red colors. Artist’s name etched into base, 2003 
CLAIMED // A turkish coffee set with serving tray, candy/sugar dish, and two porcelain cups with removable metal holders, lids, and saucers. Purchased during José’s travels in Turkey. 
CLAIMED // Heart Burst, acrylic drip on canvas by Christie Miga, 2013. 24″ x 20″ 
CLAIMED // Blown-glass cranberry red, bowl-like vessel with a clear, footed-base. Artist’s name etched into base, 2003. Base width: approx. 6″ Top width: approx. 15″ Height: approx. 5.5″ 
Conjoined Twins Ready for the Party, oil on canvas Amber Khan, 2019. 15″ x 14″ 
CLAIMED // small painted vase decorated with repeating patterns of camels, leaves, and geometric shapes in red, yellow, and black. Collected by José during travel in Turkey 
Ceramic vase adorned with spray paint, by Christie Miga. 
Unlocked, acrylic drip with found key on canvas, Christie Miga, 2012. 36″ x 36″ 
CLAIMED // Hole in the World, an original painting by José A. Fajardo Acrylic, sand, paste, and gel on canvas. Two 36″ x 24″ panels, 2012.
Once these remaining items find homes, I’ll share more about what’s ahead for the new Team José nonprofit in 2026.
Aloha
Mahalo your generosity and enduring hearts (José included of course)that carry on beauty, benefit and good. I would respectfully like to claim the small Turkish vase.
I am a teacher on Maui, but in my earlier life I worked with my cousin in her gallery in Lahaina. The Village Gallery was lost in the fire after 53 years, but has just reopened to continue representing the finest in local fine art. I just wanted to share that because the love of art needs our commitment more than ever.
Though I don’t know you, I believe we were once, in 2019?, at the same lovely event at Shangri-La on the eve of Eid. Such a sweet sunset memory that popped up-we were riding a shuttle from the college to Shangri-La.
I am happy to pay shipping, but it might be easier to have a trusted O’ahu friend pick it up. Please choose the stressless option and I can make arrangements.
Me ke aloha
Me ke mahalo
Cynthia Harbert
Aloha Jen!
I believe this piece is indeed speaking to me. It is Fissures by Francis S. Oda, giclee on canvas. If it has not been claimed, I would like to adopt it and contribute to the internship fund.
Mahalo for all that you have done for Jose and now sharing his treasures with us. I will always remember him as one awesome guy!
Martha