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, with pieces featured in prominent institutions such as the Honolulu Museum of Art and the Hawaii State Art Museum. In 1984, he was honored as a “Living Treasu…