A spokesperson describes the event as follows:
“...For more than 15 years, Kowatch practiced Zen meditation, dedicating four hours daily to cultivating inner stillness. Through a profound experience of realization, he discovered the essence of being fully alive in the present, a principle that now informs every stroke in his work. In Jeux de Mojo, he delves into the interplay between energy and stillness. The title is a playful twist on the French saying jeux de mot, meaning “wordplay.” “The term ‘mojo’ suggests spellcasting and mysterious energy, which resonates deeply with my creative process,” Kowatch said. “Each painting becomes a kind of incantation—an invitation to pause, reflect and experience the alchemy of color, texture and form…The title Jeux de Mojo reflects a dynamic dance between light and shadow, action and pause, mystery and revelation. My works, paired with sharp, koan-like titles, aim to provoke thought and create moments of enchantment—spaces where viewers can reconnect with their own inner stillness and vitality. With this series, I offer paintings as spells: visual spaces where energy and stillness converge, transforming perception and inviting the magic of presence...”
