A few years ago now, I created some work reflecting the ecosystem of life that lives beneath the buoys that I swim between at Ala Moana beach, here in Honolulu. (check out the print of ‘Oh Buoy!’ and/or read about the initial artwork here ).

Something I’ve noticed on the latest stint in the Honolulu studio, is the abundance of Manini fish living in the weeds, and there is one larger Manini that for some reason lives alone under his own buoy. I took a video to show a neighbour, who has in turn named the fish Barry (after Barrack Obama who has been sighted in these parts over New Year).

Anyway, just for fun, here’s a quick video so you too can meet Barry. He’s usually very friendly and inquisitive, but he was a little camera-shy, me thinks :)

Barry under the buoy