Ian Tremewen is an abstract watercolorist caught between two islands. From the pineapple fields and harbors of Maui to the rain forests and sand islands of Australia, Tremewen enlivens his watercolors with abstract shape, color, and excitement.
Although he has lived in many places, the Pacific Rim is now the epicenter of his travels. Spending almost equal amounts of time between Lahaina, Maui, and Coolangatta, Australia, he and his family prove that two "islands" in the Pacific can be dramatically similar amidst very intrinsic differences.
Born in Montreal, Tremewen was educated in his native Canada, the Carribean, and Bermuda. In addition, both his parents were successful artists who taught and encouraged his artistic talents. By age 20, he had traveled extensively through the South Seas, and water had become predominant theme in his work.
His work runs in themes and many are inspired by Maui's features.
His last show was based on the Kapalua Barn series. "The barns are kind of a rusty reddish color with an interesting three gabled roof. It got me thinking about what the location might look like under different color variations."
Ian Tremewen's talents are represented in awards, publications, and public, corporate, and private collections. Several of his corporate collections are Hawaii State Foundation on Culture and Art, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Kaiser Permanente. His awards include the S.O.S. Festival Gold Medal/Bond University, Australia