Breath of Life at Pololu Valley, 2026, photography, 12 x 18 in. / 30.48 x 20.32 cm.

Breath of Life at Pololu Valley, Sonia Roberts, 2026, photography, 12 x 18 in. / 30.48 x 20.32 cm.

Pololū Valley is a sacred wahi pana (storied place) deeply entwined with Native Hawaiian lineage, spirituality, and creation. It is considered a puʻuhonua—a sanctuary of peace and refuge—and serves as the legendary birthplace of the first kalo (taro) plant, connecting visitors to the ancestors