mark, his wife rachel and cat honda photographed in their manoa valley home.     - by mark kushimi



mark yoshizumi is a groundskeeper and painter from stoneham ma. living and working in honolulu, hi. mark’s paintings begin with small memories and loose observational drawings. he uses time spent in the studio as a tool to combat distraction and show an appreciation for his surroundings. his imagery highlights a personal narrative with nostalgia, labor, and the local landscape.