Presented by CJ Cook

Edithe Beutler was a pioneering American colorist whose oil-painted photographs brought vibrant color to black-and-white images of Hawaii’s landscapes. In partnership with Eastman Kodak, she taught oil painting and created colorized photos. She broke societal norms, excelling as an artist, photographer, entrepreneur, and matriarch. Edithe's legacy embodies artistry, defiance, and an indomitable spirit, leaving a lasting impact on the art world and the cultural representation of the South Pacific.

C.J. Cook is an author and historian with a long interest in the history of the South Pacific. His first book, Tyree, Artist of the South Pacific (2017), won two Gold Awards from the Independent Book Publishers Association, and his second book Leeteg, Babes, Bars, Beaches, and Black Velvet Art (2021), won a Gold Medal from the Independent Book Publishers Association. Cook is an explorer and lifelong manuscript and art collector with a particular interest in the South Pacific. More Info: southpacificdreams.com