Santa Cruz, California based artist Kajahl's work is inspired by the ancient world. Through his oil paintings, he brings fictional characters to life in imagined scenes. Ultra Mare, Kajahl's latest exhibition on view now at the Minnesota Maritime Art Museum, builds on his earlier Submerisa series, blending history and myth in a fantastical narrative where fictional maritime explorers uncover deep-sea secrets. Through vivid oil paintings, Kajahl portrays these adventurers navigating vast oceans, inviting viewers to delve into the mysteries of the sea and the boundless imagination.