O-Ki-Ka is a ceremonial song for the orchids—my lifelong companions, my muses, my sisters. Their presence has shaped my life from the very beginning. They’ve lived with me in every home, bloomed quietly in every window, and stood by me through every creative threshold. They are not plants to me. They are family. This song is a conversation. A love letter. A way of honoring the spirit that flows between us. They also inspired my show by the same name 'OKIKA' June 16th- July 13th 2025 at the Feldman Family art space at the MV Film center on Martha's Vineyard It was the orchids that first called me to paint. Their forms, their stillness, their impossible mystery— they awakened something ancient in me. Something that knew how to listen. Something that already understood beauty not as decoration, but as frequency. O-Ki-Ka is the Hawaiian word for orchid. And Hawai’i lives in my heart. I lived in Kona, Hawaii, and spent sacred time there— immersed in the land, the light, and the profound energy of the islands. That time deepened my reverence for the Hawaiian culture, where the orchid is not just admired, but honored. Where beauty itself is a form of truth. That spirit lives in this song. Every orchid I’ve ever painted carries a piece of that truth. Every line. Every petal. Every moment of silence. This song is the beginning of a new body of work— a seven-part series of music, paintings, and stories that speak the language of the flowers. But this one—O-Ki-Ka—this is where it all begins. With the orchid. With the muse. With the sisters who have always been with me. — My journey as a visual artist began with orchids. My first solo show was called 'Solitary Confinement', painted during the quiet brutality of a Martha’s Vineyard winter. It was me, the fire, and the orchids—one bloom at a time. That collection became the doorway into everything that followed. I now paint primarily on glass, blending realism with layered emotion, creating high-end, one-of-a-kind botanical works. Each piece is a transmission. Each one carries a story. And the orchids are always with me. ABOUT ROOTED Rooted is a seven-part botanical series by Nisa Mars. Each piece pairs lyrics then an original song with a handcrafted painting and video—telling stories of nature, memory, and quiet transformation. These works explore what it means to be present, to listen deeply, and to create from the ground up.— Song & Visuals by Nisa Mars Explore the full series after January 28th Link in bio above under "ROOTED" Disclaimer: All visuals, audio, lyrics, and creative content in the Rooted series were written conceived and created by Nisa Mars. This is an original body of work, and I retain full authorship and creative ownership over all elements. These works are created with purpose, meaning, and vision.

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