Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i/Mō‘ili‘ili Field was full of Food, fun, family and food trucks. All set in an atmosphere of interactive cultural activities going on throughout the day. We checked out the music/dancing/entertainment, a Japanese Country Store with a “Kirei Korner” featuring “Handmade & Homemade by JCCH Members, and various booths of beautifully made arts and crafts from Hawai‘i’s top artisans, keiki games and make-n-take activities and so much more!

Russ Ogi


Originally from Hilo, my experience ranges from digital interface and graphic design to 3D modeling and animation.  However, my background and passion is in photography and sculpture.  My work has been featured at various galleries throughout Hawaii including the University of Hawaii, the Honolulu Academy of Arts and the Louis Pohl Gallery.

Currently, my focus is on developing physical sculptures through a technique called 3D printing. The technique that I use is similar to clay hand building.  In the same way a sculptor works with clay, my sculpting involves “electronic clay” or e-clay in the computer.

Often, I begin with research on the internet.  I look for inspiration or references in images I find.  I then envision my sculpture and try to capture that vision in a sketch.  In the sketch, I try to record specific aspects of my vision to guide me as I work.  Rather than creating a detailed drawing, I let the piece evolve as I move the e-clay around.