This item is an original watercolor painting by local artist Molly McKenzie. The painting gives the overall feeling of beauty and serenity that can be experienced during a visit to the LIC's Hall of Compassion at 88 Shrines. The graceful Hall is surrounded by beautiful foliage and invites adults, children (and their pets!) to come and experience the magic and energy of this special place. The watercolor media gives a softness to the scene that is very typical of the feeling one will enjoy at this cultural gem located in Lawai. 

The matted size of this original watercolor is 11" x 14".

Molly McKenzie is a local Kauai artist residing in Lihue. She is a highly valued member of the 88 Shrines ohana, contributing in so many ways to the benefit of the Center.

Molly Mckenzie created this original painting for this auction.

Molly McKenzie studied at the Emily Carr School of Art in Vancouver, B.C. Canada in the1970’s. However, it wasn’t until she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2003 that she took up painting in watercolors full time. Molly was a member of the California Watercolor Association, Art Inc. in Castro Valley and Water Color Connection in Hayward. She studied with many artists in the Bay Area and learned her craft over 11 years. Molly’s paintings have been hung in numerous galleries, restaurants and public spaces in the Bay Area. In 2013 Molly and her husband Brian moved to Kauai.

In 2016, Molly and Brian were awed by Lawai International Center and began to volunteer by nurturing the land of Lawai and setting up for events. Molly was inspired to paint a series of images of the 88 shrines and their surroundings. Many of these images are available in greeting cards available on Open House days at the center.