Acrylic on canvas (unframed)
36in. x 36in. (91cm x 91cm)
 
This artwork features an abstract swirl of teal and turquoise hues, creating a sense of dynamic movement and energy. The swirling pattern dominates the composition, with bold, sweeping brushstrokes that evoke a powerful force, as if pulling the viewer into a vortex of emotion and experience. Interspersed within the swirling teal are splashes of white and hints of dark blue, adding contrast and texture, much like the complexities of life's journey.
Small accents of bright pink are scattered throughout the composition, adding an unexpected pop of color that contrasts with the cooler tones. These pink accents appear as fine splatters and lines, symbolizing the sparks of free will and choice within the larger, often uncontrollable, currents of existence.
The artwork speaks to the tension between force and free will, reflecting how we navigate life's stormy seas. The intense colors and vigorous brushstrokes create a sense of being swept away, yet the bright pink accents remind us of our ability to make conscious decisions even amidst chaos.
In the swirling depths, there is a contemplation of mortality—how the awareness of our finite nature brings meaning to life. The turbulent motion of the brushstrokes mirrors the stormy perceptions that can arise when we are caught in a stimulus-response cycle, reacting to life's events without pause. This piece invites the viewer to find balance, to recognize the beauty and significance in both the forceful and the fleeting moments, and to appreciate how mortality shapes our understanding and experience of life's true essence.