Satoru Abe: A Pioneer of Hawaiian Modernism Satoru Abe (June 13, 1926 – February 4, 2025) was an American sculptor and painter renowned for his abstract works inspired by natural forms, particularly trees. Born in Moʻiliʻili, Honolulu, Hawaii, Abe played a pivotal role in the Hawaiian modernist movement and was a founding member of the Metcalf Chateau, a collective of seven Asian American artists. His art garnered national recognition…