IORI KOKOTAILO

When you realize that life is life, that there may be higher powers at play. When emotions hit - that no words can explain the feeling. Passion. Loss. Fear. Anger. Love. Implosion of thoughts. Explosions of energy. An Explosion Of Ideas

Transition - Think of that space between air and water. Go to that level of detail that is difficult to imagine. It is the place where "everything" is living and breathing. Where is the proof? It is right there in front of you.

In calm. In storm. Always open to the sky and whatever is put upon it. Rooted in the earth with arms to the sky - a tree no matter what size breathes. Breathes for us. Breathe. In. Out. Observe.

Night and day. Beginning and end.  Formation and destruction.

Energy tapped, water flow, growth and fire, change. What came first?

1. Idyllic day, conscious knowledge of the night. Oil blackened sky.

2. Something happening, melting snow and a change coming to the prairie.

3. Upon every sunset comes change. Under every field, oil.

4. Fueling growth, energy is burned.

5. Nothing stays the same. The formation of the foothills is an impression based in time - 

6. before during or after?

By storm or interventions, cause - affect.

From across an ocean, connected by current or convenience an explosion or a tornado. Do you see a connection?

Currently Exhibiting at Port Moody Art Center until March 21st, 2019