Documentation of the work “Sincere Under a Veneer of Restraint”
Music by: 'Sleep' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

“Kelli Maeshiro’s installation made from common industrial materials and everyday objects creates an environment for viewers to weave through, explore, and ponder. Titled “sincere under a veneer of restraint”, she infuses her memory of rain while being in the ocean- the loudness of raindrops falling on the water’s surface, or its muffled sounds when heard from underwater, and the thunder of waves tumbling onto shore. It is an homage to her hometown of Honolulu, “to its mango season rains, and to the Pacific ocean’s ironic name”.

The work continues from Maeshiro’s series of installation pieces exploring experiential memories of places in time, imbuing the work with a sense of the supermelodic, euphoric, and cacophonous.” - Stephanie Frondoso

THE TEARAWAYS, March 15 to April 5, 2025 at Modeka Art, Makati, Philippines