The coral graffiti along Queen Kaahumanu Highway in Waikoloa is a familiar site to visitors along the Kohala coast corridor, and recently, the piles of lava have also begun to take shape.
Residents who drive the arid stretch will probably recognise this dinosaur figure. However, the creator of the prehistoric prop may be a mystery.
Big Island Video News stumbled upon artist Ed Vasquez purely by accident, as he tended his “T-Rex” out on the jagged lava field.
Vasquez was happy to talk story about his roadside handi-work.
Video by David Corrigan, voice of Tim Bryan
He should be charged with trespassing on private property and also for vandalism and/or littering.
it’s not trash, it’s not hurting anyone, and it is a piece of art. i wish there were more artists out there like him.
If we charge him then what about all the other white rock artists who steal the rocks from the beach and bring it out to the lava field.
I think it is truly a work of art and wish there were more to see. My kids love to find it on our drive.
Mahalo, we just love the sculpture drawing that you did of the girls, it made the see them self’s in a whole different way , Special they said, you made their day! Isabella just LOVES T-REX! you are truly amazing !