Kailani Dobson

Kailani Dobson is a local mixed-media installation artist with a background in movement-based works. Her pieces often combine projected visuals, textile sculptures, and a performance element . She is passionate about making art more accessible and believes that art is a community-driven endeavor that benefits from the conglomeration of multiple artforms. The artistic director of Merikai Studio, Kailani, alongside her partner Robert Stokes aim to create socially and environmentally conscious abstract films/installations that bridge the gaps between different artistic media. 

Instagram: @Merikai_lani

About the Performance of Irkalla

Irkalla tells parallel stories, each examining the dual nature of isolation and fallow time. Through meditative movement and interactive video elements, Kailani seeks to create a trance-like space to reflect on the ranging emotions the last year has brought and how our community interactions, big and small, seep into our everyday lives and become important landmarks to help us tell that time has passed.