Thelonious & Otis Emmanuel Ayo The repeated background lines symbolize

The repeated background lines symbolize memory

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

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

The olive background sets her centerstage

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

Thelonious & Otis Emmanuel Ayo The repeated background lines symbolizeThis 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.