About Me

Welcome to Palms Upward—art should never sit quietly, and neither should you.

I’m Ociola: poet, satirist, storyteller, and visual experimenter. Curiosity is usually where the work begins. From there, I follow it into the absurd, the tender, the political, the sacred, and the unsettling.

During off hours, I’m usually devouring horror films, wandering through lesser-known museums, or spending time with my thoughts—they never bore me.

What are you using your words for?

For a broader look at my creative and professional work, visit Field Notes.

About Me