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by Chance Kafka
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I have long been fascinated by Kokopelli, the ancient flute player and fertility spirit depicted in countless naive American petroglyphs and a... more
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I have long been fascinated by Kokopelli, the ancient flute player and fertility spirit depicted in countless naive American petroglyphs and a timeless symbol of the American Southwest. Here, I have painted him playing a song at sunset, as the sun sets over the blazing southern Arizona desertscape. Ocotillos and saguaro cactus surround him as distant peaks glare in the last light of the scorching day. Kokopelli's flute playing was believed to chase away winter and also bring rain; his song here signals a reprieve from the sun as the cool night is fast approaching.
Tucson based photographer and artist Chance Kafka is a native of Laramie, Wyoming, and grew up in the small community of Wheatland, before returning to Laramie for college. He took an interest into photography at a young age, photographing clouds, sunsets, and landscapes. At age 17, he won 1st Place in the Platte County Fair photography competition in 3 out of 5 categories as the only entrant to win more than one category. Following this local success, he worked as a feature writer and photographer for the Platte County Record Times while still in high school. His articles and feature photos garnered him acclaim across the region which inspired him to pursue journalism as a degree in college. Chance served as a teaching assistant for a...
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Min fen Zhu
Congratulations on the sale
Christiane Behrmann
This outstanding symbolic painting is capturing me, Chance! You have captured the essence of the song!!!
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you very much, Christiane! I very much appreciate it!
Tsc Channa
Beautiful scene you've painted here Chance . Red sky and silhouettes . Simple but fantastic . L/F
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! This remains one of my favorites!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent sunset painting with this famous musician beautifully depicted in silhouette, Chance! L/F
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you so much for this wonderful comment, Hanne!
Helen Duley
Really fascinating painting. Love the way that Kokopelli is brought to life against the coming sunset. You can almost hear his music here.
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you so much for this wonderful comment. Very happy it evokes the feelings I'd wished to convey!
John Marr
I love the Kokopelli picture! I really like Kokopelli, this is a great image of him that really captures the spirit of Kokopelli!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you so much, John! This is one my favorites!
Stuart Litoff
Beautiful!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you
Ben Stein
Hi Chance, As Mr. Spock would say "Fascinating"! The feelings this painting emits is beyond mere words! L/F.
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you so much Ben
Joan Carroll
love this!
Chance Kafka replied:
Many thanks!
Delphimages Photo Creations
Nice work !
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Art Sandi
Absolutely astonishing
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you!
Joan Stratton
Great piece, Chance :)
Chance Kafka replied:
thanks, Joan!
Donna Kennedy
Beautiful color, light and composition Chance...like/tweet
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks so much Donna, so greatly appreciated!
Andrew Wilson
Terrific work!
Chance Kafka replied:
thanks so much Andrew!
Keith Smith
Very nice!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks, Keith!
Roberta Byram
A beauty!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks, Roberta!
Juli Scalzi
Love the colors. Great work!
Chance Kafka replied:
thanks so much!
Sol Luckman
Beautiful work.
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you, Sol!
Carol McGrath
Fantastic work! This really captures the spirit of the southwest.
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks, Carol! I was hoping it did.
Jim Love
Wow...great piece Chance
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks, Jim!
Linda Brody
nice.
Chance Kafka replied:
Thank you!
Omaste Witkowski
Awesome, wonderful artwork!
Omaste Witkowski
Wonderful art, love this!
Chance Kafka replied:
Thanks!
Andy Lawless
Well done
Chance Kafka replied:
thank you!