Dec 7, 2024 — Exhibition
Sofa Kingdom — Small Spaces Studio — Driven by the challenges of reimagining unwanted clothing into new creative expressions. A collection of reupholstered / reworked chairs using second hand clothing and furniture are up for display at Small Space Studios.
Hello, my name is... is a collection of stools, inspired by the everyday people of Hawaii.
After School Practice is a fold out chair named Coach made up of 4 windbreakers and coach jackets.
Kiki at the Beach are a pair of multi-use benches wrapped in scond hand towels.
Work in Progress... hehe :p
Sofa Kingdom in collaberation with Harbors Vintage is a couch reupholstered in past HV merchandise that were dinged as unsellable.
Thank you Harbors Vintage for the opportunity! Mahaloz to Danni, Immanual, Kaleo, and Zo! And last thank you to my family who put up with my ass for getting this done hehe.
Sofa Kingdom — Small Spaces Studio — Driven by the challenges of reimagining unwanted clothing into new creative expressions. A collection of reupholstered / reworked chairs using second hand clothing and furniture are up for display at Small Space Studios.
Hello, my name is... is a collection of stools, inspired by the everyday people of Hawaii.
After School Practice is a fold out chair named Coach made up of 4 windbreakers and coach jackets.
Kiki at the Beach are a pair of multi-use benches wrapped in scond hand towels.
Work in Progress... hehe :p
Sofa Kingdom in collaberation with Harbors Vintage is a couch reupholstered in past HV merchandise that were dinged as unsellable.
Thank you Harbors Vintage for the opportunity! Mahaloz to Danni, Immanual, Kaleo, and Zo! And last thank you to my family who put up with my ass for getting this done hehe.
Sept 28, 2024 — DJ Set
The Warm Up — Romer House Waikiki — Came back for round 2! This time at Romer House. The Warm Up Crew knew how to take care, so much love to them. Felt more comfortable playing this time around. Thank you to everyone who came and enjoyed themselves. Special shoutout to the one lady who was rocking with me since I started.
July 26, 2024 — DJ Set
LET’S JAM — toque— Hot summer nights, mid-July. You and I were forever wild.
My lovely, caring, taurus mother had a dream. A dream in which fresh and decadent fruits cascade along the mid-century dinning table. Moody homemade candle lights brighten the space. A space in which samba, bassa, afro, and electro beats rendezvous.
Enjoy this little mix of that haha. Shoutout to Toque aka Kat for the amazing fucking candles omg.
Check her page out on IG @__toque__
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June 29, 2024 — DJ Set
The Warm Up — Romer Waikiki — First off shout out to a LIST of people. Gabby, Josh, Brandon, Zack, and Anika for basiclly birthing this new adventure for me. I’ve learned so much about DJing and building confidence through them. Much love.
Now much Mahaloz to The Warm Up crew Connor, Malie, and Jarret for the opportunity to play my very first public set on home grounds. Such a great welcome back to the islands.
And the last thank yous to everyone that pulled up that night! It was so nice to see my friends and family enjoy themselves. Bless all yall.
Cello Cup Ring — Proto 2— IT’S BEEN A MOTHA F*CKIN YEAR! (in Kim Namjoon’s voice)
Got the first .stl modified by a freelancer, thank you Anna. The second time around and wow. I am shook. So happy to pick this project back up. Ring fits well. When in use, I did noticed that the [redacted] doesnt fit as nicely as I wish it would. I think what I’ll do now is to convert the bands to be adjustable on top of other edits. Proto 3 commence.
Mar 17 2024 — DJ Set
LET’S JAM — Chuni Airlines — Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard flight LJ002. We sincerely apologize for the slight delay and appreciate your patience. As we prepare for takeoff, our skilled crew is ensuring you the smoothest and soulful sounds throughout our journey.
The weather at our destination is clear, and the anticipated flight time is approximately 30 minutes. Thank you for choosing Chuni Airlines, and we hope to make this flight a pleasant experience for you.
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Jan 26 2024 — DJ Set
Starting off our first installment of LET’S JAM with special guest Luigi.
Push the pedal to the metal like never before. Immerse yourself in a musical journey that transcends the boundaries of reality and takes you straight into the heart of the Mushroom Kingdom. Drift away and bump your way to 1st Place with this power-up mix! Let's Go! Luigi
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April 23 2023 — Objects
Cello Cup Ring — Proto 1 — Shout out to Ktown Pico Library. For a low quality print, the fit and proportions are there :) Need to shorten the top like how the concept mock.
Blender is so fun and so frustrating at the same time. Reminds me of the first time I picked up sewing.
March 16 2023 — Bags
With someone— Photo series— (from top left to right bottom)
w/… your study buddy 📚
w/… your coworker 🧑💻
w/… your grocer 🍞
w/… your boo 💋
w/… your BFF 👯
March 11 2023 — Objects
Single Seater— Proto 2 — WOOOOO okay I’m satisfied with this shape. Shoutout to my boss for the soft sculting tips (to use cardboard and corrugated plastic boards for structure in pre-creation).
Next step, collecting clothes... it’s gonna be fun but omg I’m broke.
Februrary 20 2023 — Objects
Business Cards— Threads — Version 1 of my business cards included a sting of thread, adding visual, textural, and functionality to my card. Always adorded business cards that had a degree of playfulness. I hope that those who have them will need the thread in emergencies (no needle included :/)
Dec 9 2022 — Event
Itallian — Dinner — Menu: Cacio e pepe w/homemade pasta. Hand tossed Supreme Pizza. Fresh Oysters w/lime. Thank you friends for enjoying the food and the good company <3
November 16 2022 — Bags
Checkers XL Monis — w/officialmayorga — A while back, I invited my friends to visit me in Oahu. They responded with a plane ticket and an idea. With months of brainstorming and development, we’ve created the perfect blend of our fashion philosophies.
Very excited to announce CHUNIORA’s first collaboration with @officialmayorga. The “CHECKERS” Monis Bag. An XL Monies with a playful twist. Each bag is embroidered with the classic 12x12 checker board and comes with 24 handmade checker pieces. Use both as a bag and a game-board wherever, whenever!
Limited stock, available at @officialmayorga’s for “SOBRES” SS23 collection. 🤗
Oct 22 2022 — Event
Toast — Brunch — Menu: French Toast w/ Fresh Berries. Avocado Toast w/ Tomatos and Basil, topped with a pan-fried Egg. Classic Lox Bagel w/capers and dill.
April 16 2022 — T-Shirts
Tissue Box — Blank Canvas Series — This shirt was the byproduct of having COVID-19 for a week. While being sick, I was bored with the fact that I’m lying doing nothing, so I thought lets make something.
I always had a nose problem and would constantly need tissues. Took the opportunity to make this shirt for the convenice of not having to get up, but simply reaching to my chest pocket for a clean tissue.
Miniture tissue box pocket on a White T-Shirt. 100% recycled cotton, white thread, zipper, compact tissues.
March 22 2022 — Bags
Pillow Case — for fun — I want to make the one with ruffle edges (margi and HBA, but no tuffted buttons). Made from batting, satin, and a neopreme laptop case. Love the idea of carring a pillow around in public transit. Nothing someone would steal so my laptop is in stealth. Multi-functional... fuck yeah.
Februrary 8 2022 — Bags
Checkers XL Monis — w/officialmayorga — Prototype phase COMPLETED! Time for production, 20 pairs of black and red checker pieces (480 pcs total)
Pillow Case — for fun — I want to make the one with ruffle edges (margi and HBA, but no tuffted buttons). Made from batting, satin, and a neopreme laptop case. Love the idea of carring a pillow around in public transit. Nothing someone would steal so my laptop is in stealth. Multi-functional... fuck yeah.
Februrary 8 2022 — Bags
Checkers XL Monis — w/officialmayorga — Prototype phase COMPLETED! Time for production, 20 pairs of black and red checker pieces (480 pcs total)
Dec 25 2021 — Christmas
Presents — for the cali friends — Wanted to make homemade gifts for my cali friends while I was back home. Made (singing in the tone of 12 days of Christmas) 3 bucket hats, 2 pairs of shorts, and a patchwork blanket.
The bucket hat I hope to create more of. The shorts were heavily influenced by BODE senior cords. Me and the homies thought it was such a cool cute concept so I decided to DIY it. Wholesome like that. For the blanket, I used left over scraps of fabric I had lying around. I hope my friends like it hehe.
April 16 2021 — T-Shirts
Buttons — Blank Canvas Series — The thought of using buttons as an embelishment than for functionality tickled my fancy. So I went to thrift stores and etsy looking for bulks of loose/random buttons. Collected enough to then deck out an XL tee. Took me around a week to finish because shiiii hand sewing them one buy one was a workout. One of my favorite pieces.
Dec 1 2021 — Beautiful Bags Project
Food Drive — Blender — Created a poster for my friends and I food drive. It’s our second year doing this so I wanted to try elevate our campaign. Was playing around with Blendr at this time (btw such a dope software) so I thought why not? Raised a lot of money (don’t remember how much honsetly) and was able to give out carepackages to the local homeless in Oahu.
Aug 8 2021 — Wallet
Coin Purse Wallet — One of One — Lifetime: 7 months. Condition: 1/10
Notes:
>Closure had good feel, wasn’t cheapy feeling so surprised it broke
>Pattern for leather needs a major edit
>Card holders were usable but not efficient
>Cash slots were terrible lol
>Hopefully contact glue will work so test trial on broken wallet for it’s durability and application use
*needs a very minimal approach to maximize space and utility*
Food Drive — Blender — Created a poster for my friends and I food drive. It’s our second year doing this so I wanted to try elevate our campaign. Was playing around with Blendr at this time (btw such a dope software) so I thought why not? Raised a lot of money (don’t remember how much honsetly) and was able to give out carepackages to the local homeless in Oahu.
Aug 8 2021 — Wallet
Coin Purse Wallet — One of One — Lifetime: 7 months. Condition: 1/10
Notes:
>Closure had good feel, wasn’t cheapy feeling so surprised it broke
>Pattern for leather needs a major edit
>Card holders were usable but not efficient
>Cash slots were terrible lol
>Hopefully contact glue will work so test trial on broken wallet for it’s durability and application use
*needs a very minimal approach to maximize space and utility*
July - Aug 2021 — YAGA BOOTLEG
YAGA BOOTLEG — Jackets — Became OBSSESED when I saw it on the runway. Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2018, 7 Layered Coat. Of course living in Hawaii, I will suffer in the mountains of cloth so I made a 5 Layered Jacket. Thrifted garments. Deconstructed the F*CK out of all of them and I am truly proud of this peice(s). Made a blue variant and hope to make more... we shall see hehe.
April 26 2021 — Lei Tee
‘ilima Lei T-Shirt — w/Boxjelly — Screen print on 100% recycled cotton, white thread. 33in x 29i. Intend to be left as is or completed by new owner as a full lei and cut-out T-shirt. Big shoutout to @fishcakehawaii and @javajanis for this opportunity 💖 Fishcake’s Lei-centric exhibition 4/15-5/3
YAGA BOOTLEG — Jackets — Became OBSSESED when I saw it on the runway. Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2018, 7 Layered Coat. Of course living in Hawaii, I will suffer in the mountains of cloth so I made a 5 Layered Jacket. Thrifted garments. Deconstructed the F*CK out of all of them and I am truly proud of this peice(s). Made a blue variant and hope to make more... we shall see hehe.
April 26 2021 — Lei Tee
‘ilima Lei T-Shirt — w/Boxjelly — Screen print on 100% recycled cotton, white thread. 33in x 29i. Intend to be left as is or completed by new owner as a full lei and cut-out T-shirt. Big shoutout to @fishcakehawaii and @javajanis for this opportunity 💖 Fishcake’s Lei-centric exhibition 4/15-5/3
April 16 2021 — Letter Lei
How to make a Lei — for fun — Shout out to Ayva for being my first test subject haha. This was in line with my previous project “’ilima lei”. I’ve always loved receiving handwritten letters. The effort of someone writing their thoughts and emotions on paper to then gift to a friend as a sign of enderment makes my heart skip several beats.
For this project, I wanted to marry leis and letters together. Thus the letter lei. Free and fun for all ages. Perfect for your youngins elementary graduation, your art-hoe girlfriend’s first showing, or your local mailman’s birthday.
Dec 27 2020 — Wallet
Coin Purse Wallet — One of One — Final 1. Brass hardware. Love the new leather for this build (lamb). Remodeled interior due to material. 2 Card slots, 2 Cash Slots. Slim build.
Sept 26 2020 — Chair
Bean Bag — Chuniora makes... — A bean bag chair. In this series installment, ideas are expanded to untapped mediums. Flirting with foreign and familiar materials, chuniora creates pieces of home furnishing. New skills are learned, creativity is challenged, spaces are filled.
Aug 15 2020 — Bed
Bed Frame — Chuniora makes... — A bed frame. In this series installment, ideas are expanded to untapped mediums. Flirting with foreign and familiar materials, chuniora creates pieces of home furnishing. New skills are learned, creativity is challenged, spaces are filled.
Nov 15 2019 — Uniform
New Skin Vol. 1 — Preformance — White top and Blue Jeans, 3 month experiment. To find creativity under the confines of limitation.
“Hello Friends! Thank you guys for participating in my little experiment. For the past months I’ve been wearing the same outfit (White Top & Blue Jeans) for personal & creative reasons. I started posting fit pics because I thought it would be fun and fun it was. Thank you for celebrating an end to an era and I hope ro see yall next time.”
Sept 7 2019 — Collection
COLORS 2019 — Show — For this collection, Colors influenced the garments. The connotations and associations with a specific color is figuratively personified in each look. Focusing more on the construction of this collection, silhouettes are rather practical. Balancing bold colors with simplistic designs. View show only on CHUNI TV.