Featured Project
Punahou School Commissioned Artwork

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In the fall of 2007, three original works of art by Leighton Lam were completed and installed in the Punahou School President’s home. The work was commissioned by Punahou President Jim Scott and his wife, Maureen.

Leighton began working on the project with Maureen Scott in 2005 to create prominent, highly visible subjects related to the school. The art would provide inspiration, as well as, appreciation of the school’s surroundings. The pieces would be hung in an exterior entry area, so they needed to stand up to Hawaii’s humid and rainy weather.

Punahou has three primary symbols: the school logo — the Hala Tree and Taro Leaves, the Night Blooming Cereus, which grow prolifically on the lava rock walls surrounding the campus, and the Lily Pond which is fed by the natural spring within the pond. These three elements are the basis of each art piece.

The materials used were copper and fabricated lava rock. The result is what you see here. The art pieces have exceeded all they were meant to be and are significant additions to Punahou School's art collection.

Leighton’s works hang in public and private collections throughout the world. Projects range from a simple leaf arrangement to large scale murals.

Contact Leighton to discuss your project.