by
Jikili © Jikili Art, Oct 2014
For Mystery L in Wroclaw
The Oyugi I have heard many stories about them. They have chosen to be different already since the 60’s, interracial marriage then is not so common but they have made it through the ups and downs. Last summer I had the privilege to meet them in person. They are absolutely lovely and still maintained their ‘little arguments’ till these days to keep the fire burning.
Norma Arial This was a request from someone. I dont know much about her but I have heard stories about her; how is she doing from a caring person. You are beautiful!
Heidi Tuulia I met Heidi in Oiva ja Ilona last autumn. A beautiful tall young lady with northern background who loves to dance and then I found out that she has passion for yoga and all the other new age stuffs which I told her to go and learn the things that she likes; yoga, meditation and etc instead of getting a commercial degree. You have lots of potential.
Yoann&Gabriella Ochoa Dubos What can I say more about my dear friend Gabriella who was alone when I met her, at my previous working place, downstairs, at the very corner of the production room, doing some roll paper sheeting. We spend lots of time together. She is also my brilliant project partner. And now she has just started her new life with her loved one and Im so happy for her. * this portrait has given to her
Roija Aflatuni I met her for the first time when she was pregnant with her third child. Then, I ddint see her anywhere until last year where we got to spend a lot of time for the whole autumn, doing awesome things. Especially thursday lunch, always good and yummy. Anyhow, she is very emotional empathy woman and mother of 3 lovely children.
Alexandra Arbaoui I met her in Finland as we were workmate for a short while. She was here for her internship for 4 months. A young petite moroccan girl but very french in many ways. Intellectually smart and deep. We became quite good friends after spending alot of time in the summer with Gabriella as well. And eventually we came up with our friday evening ritual of having cous cous salad, baked chicken and blood sausage with french wine, sometimes.
Tiinu Ristinen I got to know her through a friend, she used to be her housemate. And that probably 3 years. We weren’t that close, not even hanging out but these days, we have been getting closer, which making me feel wow every time I think about her. * sorry I had to cut your dad off as I was running out of time, haha.
Marta Janeczek I met her for the first time in Monikulttuurikeskus Gloria. Well we didnt even meet, I mean we didnt even introduce ourselves to each other. I just saw her there, doing her internship in Gloria. But I remembered so well that she came to me and expressed how much she likes my art which stunned me (Im no good in responding to compliments) Even more stunned when she expressed it twice, when I didnt know her name or where she was from that time. How did she knows anyway? I wondered. You need to see her when she steps on her yoga mat. It certainly will make you believe the most essential thing that we need when doing something, passion. And that passion comes with lots of practice, commitment and etc.
Sara Gardner I got to know her when I went for a week volunteer work at her place in Kuhmoinen. She is half finnish half english but sounds totally english...haha. Since then, we have been keeping in touch, visited her once in a while at her retreat place, to have a good sauna and swimming in the lake . So glad that I have known someone who has such a beautiful healing place. Every time when Im there or upon arrival, instantly I fall into ‘home’ mood that I want to just sleep, rest and rejuvenate.
Marianne Leppä I dont know much about her personally but she made my jaw drops wide open and eyes twinkle with admiration whenever seeing her moves and how comfortable she is with her body even with small tits :D. I have learned to be friends with my small tits but after meeting her, Im even more happier with them.
You are inspiring as well
Thank You!