Kokopelli Art – Kokopelli Get a Little Musical
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A few years ago I became interested in the Native American Hopi people that now live on a reservation in northeastern Arizona. The word Hopi means “The Peaceful People.” From what I can tell from the books I have read, they had a beautiful culture, connected to the Spirit, and were skilled in agriculture. In these books I saw many different Kokopelli drawings that they created.
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To me, the Kokopelli figure shows a fun loving side to these people, which I believe is a reflection of the Hopi way of life. The Hopi had a total reverence and respect for all things. They did not believe in war. They believed in honoring the precious, sacred essence contained in all things in all their actions. This was how they honored the Creator (God). They even had instructions from Maasaw, the Creator or Caretaker of Earth, that showed them the way to live at peace.
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I created these paintings because I was inspired and wanted to pass on my own Kokopelli art to share the message of opening up the heart. Unlike the typical Kokopelli, these Kokopelli figures are together sharing in oneness. They are symbolically sharing in music, laughter, positive energy, and anything that frees us from what is rigid.
October 1, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Jaison,
You a true to your path, learning from all of humanity one realizes that we are all truly one people. Ego and lack of
connection to self, earth and the creator is why we are
where we are as caretakers of this planet.
In your paintings I feel the energy that you are.
Keep on fellow Artist, keep on…
November 18, 2008 at 3:59 am
I like your use of color in this piece.
November 22, 2008 at 12:52 am
Kokopelli Jam: The most vibrant and lively kokopellie depiction I’ve ever seen. Magnificent.