PRESS / 2013 TO NOW

IN THE PRESS

Articles, features and profiles on Trysen Kaneshige and Inspire To Create Media, from a Kauaʻi High School senior mural in 2013 to the front page of The Garden Island in 2026.

NOV 14, 2025

PROFILE

AHN Media

The Story Behind Inspire To Create Media: How Trysen Kaneshige Uses Art to Heal and Connect Community

The founding story of Inspire To Create Media: how Trysen built a studio around healing through art and serving the Kauaʻi community.

If I had someone that saw what I was creating in the beginning, it would’ve been easier.

Wall mural serves as inspiration for youth

Where it started: Trysen's Kauaʻi High School senior project, a large wall mural and anti-meth art workshop with mentors East3 and Ras.

TKAY2, A Gifted Kauai Boy with a Huge Heart

An Art Life profile by Jodie Chiemi Ching on Trysen's early work spreading positivity across the 808.

Hard-working, determined, passionate, and talented.

Formal resolution, quoted in the profile

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OCT 27, 2025

FEATURE

Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, Young Professionals

Mana Monday

Featured as Founder of Inspire To Create Media LLC in the Young Professionals Mana Monday series.

4 Creative Ways Trysen Kaneshige Uses Art to Keep Aloha Alive

A profile of Trysen's work across murals, design, youth programs and brand partnerships like Volcom and OluKai.

Seven for Seven

Selected as one of seven founders from AHN's first seven years, chosen for the Seven for Seven anniversary series as a standout chapter in the network's story.

Trysen Kaneshige uses art and design to celebrate Hawaiian culture and create opportunities for local communities.

Asian Hustle Network

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JAN 8, 2026 / FRONT PAGE

ARTICLE

The Garden Island

Muralist celebrated at council meeting

The Kauai County Council honors the Veterans Museum murals on behalf of the museum and the people of Kauai.

Through Trysen's compassion, vision and artistic mastery, he has given life to images that will be remembered.

Kauai County Council

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JAN 12, 2026 / FRONT PAGE

ARTICLE

The Garden Island

Three murals spanning more than 80 feet part of Kauai Veterans Museum

Photos and story by Dennis Fujimoto on the mural dedication at the Kauai Veterans Center.

A gifted local artist whose vision, compassion and dedication have brought honor and inspiration to the Kauai community.

Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami

Kauaʻi Veterans Museum reopens with celebration and new murals

Coverage of the museum's reopening, the three murals spanning more than 80 feet, and the recognition from the County Council and the Mayor.

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