Combining sculpture and cabinetry, Ricardo moves fluidly among design, sculpture, furniture, and fine art. Ricardo chooses materials that relate to Polynesian canoe making – Hawaiian koa, curly mango, ‘Ulupalakua pine, bamboo, and coconut lashing. The sources of his inspiration are years of living on sailing vessels and the intrepid tenacity of the original explorers of the Pacific.
“With this work, I pay homage to all voyagers, present-day and those from ancient times – Hawaiian, Polynesian, those from many places.”
