Visual artist and designer Lambert Ho is calling it a ‘one-off show’ — a bold creative offering set to feature at Fijian fashion designer Samson Lee’s Blooms of Aloha showcase on July 26.

The highly-anticipated fashion and art event is expected to blend contemporary Pacific design with traditional motifs, offering a one-night-only celebration of creativity, identity and cross-cultural storytelling.

Ho, a veteran of Fiji’s visual arts scene, will curate a segment of the accompanying art showcase at the Fiji Arts Council, in collaboration with Lee’s runway presentation.

He is best known for his vibrant, abstract and Pacific-inspired works which feature painting, textile and costume design, environmental installations, and large-scale community murals.

Over a career spanning more than 40 years, Ho has developed a visual language rooted in Fijian symbolism and influenced by broader Pacific narratives of unity, peace and resilience.

He told this newspaper the selected artworks draw on the shared Pacific theme of Aloha, used here as both a cultural and emotional bridge between Fijian and Hawaiian creative traditions.

“Artworks were selected from some of our established artists,” Ho said.

“Because of distance and time constraints, it was difficult for some artists to produce work for this particular exhibition.

“The theme is Aloha and its reference in the Pacific through fashion and art, a testament to how traditions have evolved to include elements of foreign influence in our modern society.”

The exhibition is designed to complement Samson Lee’s latest collection of mu’umu’u, a traditional Hawaiian dress reinterpreted for contemporary Pacific fashion.

According to Ho, the visual artworks will serve as a parallel expression of the Aloha spirit, a visual “second covering” that adds cultural depth to the garments.

“Yes, they are designed to complement the collection.

“Samson Lee’s garments embody that Aloha spirit, and the art acts as a second covering, a fellowship of love.”

While the event is limited to a single evening, it is expected to create an intimate space for dialogue between creators and the public.

Ho notes that while he will not be conducting live demonstrations or workshops, guests will have the opportunity to engage directly with artists and learn about the inspiration behind each work.

“Unfortunately the event is only for one night, a one-off show.

“Guests will be able to discuss art with the creators in detail on the night. So, buy your tickets to avoid disappointment.”

He confirmed he would personally install the artworks ahead of the event, with assistance from his team who will document the process for archival and educational purposes.

Ho says the aim is to foster a quiet yet powerful moment of cultural reflection through the works on display.

Looking ahead, he hopes Blooms of Aloha will spark ongoing creative collaboration between Fijian and Hawaiian artists and deepen regional conversations around Indigenous knowledge-sharing and cultural preservation.

“I’m positive it will bring about more discussions and collaborations between Fijian and Hawaiian artists in the future.

“For indigenous cultures, it is always important to share knowledge as we move into the future.

“Yet we need to be grounded in history and its cultural importance and impact.

“Like a peaceful picture of blue waves lapping at a gold sand beach, palm trees swaying to the beat of drums, a melody from the ukulele drifting through the air, and a scent of Pacific flowers sweetening the air.”

Blooms of Aloha is set for July 26, with limited tickets available at Samson Lee’s boutique on Suva’s Butt St.