Framed 5”x7”

Ōpala  is the Hawaiian word for trash, litter, or waste- something to be discarded as it's useless. The pillars of ʻŌpala Art are originality, resourcefulness, redemption, and purpose; to take what is considered trash and give it new life and worth by repurposing it into something fine.

Allegra Kanna Scribner was born and raised on Kaua’i and brought up in one of Hawai'i's large traditional extended families - the Kanna family. She, like her family, drew upon values from both Hawaiian culture and Japanese culture in being mindful of duty, personal responsibility, civic engagement and stewardship. ​

​Drawing on her upbringing and values of mālama pono, Allegra integrates modern notions of environmental care with traditional knowledge of stewardship. Her work incorporates a range of marine debris materials to visually and symbolically showcase these themes, aiming to inspire a movement towards sustainable practices.