"Melo Kai Pi'i" - 25.5" x 19.5" Original Oil on Canvas with Mahogany Frame

 25.5" x 19.5" Original Oil on Canvas with Mahogany Frame

"Melo Kai Piʻi" could poetically or loosely mean something like:

• "The gentle sea rising"

• "The melodic ocean ascends"

• "A gentle ocean swell"

It has a poetic feel to it, and depending on context, it might refer to a rising tide, an emotional swell related to the sea, or even a spiritual ascent tied to the ocean.

The ancient Hawaiian belief sunset (Ka Nāpō o Ana o Laʻi) to be a symbol of rest and transition. Sunset was a time to end the day, reflect, and prepare for the spiritual realm of night. It symbolized transition—from light to darkness, from activity to rest. It was sometimes considered the path to the spirit world. Sunset was a potent time for connecting with ancestors (aumakua) or performing certain rituals. Some believed spirits were more active or present at twilight and into the night.