THE KING AND THE QUEEN Painting

When I was creating this piece of art, I was thinking about all the worries that the monarchs of past times had. All materials used, the imperfections and suggestions are intentional. I hope that an average person will stop by my piece of art and reflect on the importance of the past to our present living and perhaps the future THE KING 1.) He was concern about the wellbeing of his people and how to feed them. The crown on his head is full of fishes, as healthy fish ponds were his solution to provide protein to his subordinates. 2.) The king is wearing the British crown. Does he like it? His lips are shut. 3.) What color of the skin does he wish to have? The one he was born with- naturally tanned, or perhaps the white one, like the kings in England? 4.) The king loves his people and his animals. Would the peacock be the only honorable creature allowed by the etiquette of that time in his courtyard? 5.) The king loves the queen, why does he need to be so formal? 6.) Would the Hawaiian traditions survive? Do we have to cover our tattoos and wear European clothing- so inappropriate for this climate? THE QUEEN 1.) She worries about all vegetation and crops. The flowers in her crown represent mother nature. Halekonia flowers divide her forehead, showing her curiosity about the new and the old. 2.) The queen has a smaller crown. Is it better than a haku? Definitely heavier. 3.) The queen wonders which color of the skin is better. Her lips give us the answer. 4.) She will cherish peacocks. 5.) The queen loves the king. Would the new etiquette allow him to hula with her? 6.) She chooses to wear no jewelry. Would she and the other women be allowed the traditional clothing and hairstyles? Would it be approbate to have familiar dishes - the ones she grew up with in her home?