Written by Kay Heino

Lokho Kotile ’23, is having her first solo show at the Soomaal House of Art in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The exhibition will be titled, “Where Is Your Home,” and will include a collection of images, videos, and installation. The opening day of the exhibition will be on Saturday, February 19th, 2022 at 5pm. Lokho will also be giving an artist talk on the following Saturday after the opening, on February 26th at 5pm. The show will run from February 19 until March 19, 2022.

Lokho was also very generous with providing an artist statement for those who have yet to meet with her.

Artist Statement

Lokho Kotile is an Oromo visual artist based in Minnesota. Her work involves the essence of storytelling. She believes in the power of creating vulnerability through her art,

“Creation is the act of love.”

In her work, Lokho is able to express herself while bringing to light her vision of how she sees the world, through photography, poetry, video, and installation.

She is especially interested in the theme of home and belonging. With each project she tries to create feelings of reflection. She wants her work to invoke questions within ourselves to ponder on, creating an intuitive state of mind.

EXHIBITION INFORMATION:

2/19/2022 – 3/19/2022

Soomaal House of Art, 2200 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

RECEPTION: February 19 at 5PM

ARTIST TALK: February 26 at 5PM