Title: ‘Ode to ‘Shoals of Time’’

Series/Location: Kauai, I Love You, Kauai, Hawai’i

Size: 19×13 in (48.2×33cm)

Date Created: May 6th, 2017

Medium: Pigment on Museum Archival Parchment

Editions: Signed 1 of 30 Edition Unframed

Description: In Ode to “Shoals of Time”, Samuel R. J. Gillilan pays homage to his mentor, Patrick Ching, whose seminal painting Shoals of Time evokes the layered interplay of ocean currents and the passage of time. Gillilan’s interpretation captures a similarly transient moment: the fleeting patterns of light and shadow dancing across the sea’s surface, reminiscent of the ever-shifting tides beneath.

This piece reflects deep connection to the Hawaiian seascape, drawing inspiration from Ching’s dedication to portraying the natural beauty of Hawai‘i. This work invites viewers to contemplate the ephemeral nature of time and the enduring rhythms of the ocean.