the cleansing storm
july 2023
A friend sent sent me a WhatsApp message asking if I want to join her for a 3-hour painting workshop in Rotterdam, and I replied "Yes". On the day of the workshop, we weren't aware that there's a festival going on so it was very busy and crowded. I can see the people watching the parade and the performances with smile on their faces, while the others were recording the event on their phones.
We then went to the studio of the professional artist who was giving the workshop. She asked us to look at the printed images available and to get inspiration of what we can work on that day. On the painting that I was working on, she gave me advise on how to make the waves look rougher or make the face tilt a little bit. It turned out to be a very fun workshop and I learned a lot from it.
On one hand, this painting shows that there can be storms going on in our mind that can often cloud our judgment. When it happens, we get anxious and worries easily over little things.
On the other hand, the phrase "I think I'm finally clean" lingers in my head. If we give ourselves the chance to be mindful of what we're doing and possibly spend some time meditating to quiet our minds, the storm can cleanse our thoughts. We can tell our brains "thank you" whenever it thinks we can be in danger, especially when we want to try something new.
Our brain wants to protect us, but we also want to grow. And it's empowering to know that we have control over our thoughts.
Details:
- Medium: Acrylic on Canvas on board
- Size: 24x30 cm
- Finish: Unframed
- Edition Type: Original Artwork
- Signed by the Artist: Yes
- Certificate of Authenticity: Included upon request
Note:
Colors may vary slightly due to monitor or light settings.
For decorative use only. Keep away from direct sunlight or moisture.
the cleansing storm
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