Originally inspired to begin exploring graffiti by hip hop culture, kung fu, comic books, and Saturday-morning cartoons, Hawai’i-born Aaron Martin, aka Angry Woebots or just Woes, had a life-threatening car accident two decades ago and following that he spent time in Seattle where his creative energy was finally fully engaged. Woes, now based in Los Angeles, had his first gallery show in 2002 and has enjoyed global success as an artist and toy designer. Representing his story of “struggle, humble beginnings, and rolling with the punches” Woes often uses minimal color to paint stressed out emotional, aggravated panda bears, including these recently created at Kawaiaha’o and Kamani Street in Honolulu’s Kaka’ako neighborhood for Pow! Wow! Hawaii 2018. @woes @powwowworldwide