Thelonious & Otis Emmanuel Ayo excess and the fleeting nature

excess and the fleeting nature of both the things we cherish and those we discard

accompanied by a title that hints at assumed relationships and quiet defiance

The figure’s quiet strength is met by the fluid motion of koi

It’s a scene that honors tradition while inviting the viewer into stillness and contemplation

On Becoming invites us to witness the continuity between innocence and inheritance

Thelonious & Otis Emmanuel Ayo excess and the fleeting natureThis piece is part of the Blue Notes series. Blue Notes mines the aesthetic of the inimitable Blue Note Records and pays tribute to the jazz artists who graced their releases. From Eric Dolphy to Madlib (performing at this years Montreal Jazzfest) to Thelonious Monk, the collages represent the searching music played by these artists as they pushed the meaning of sound in new directions.