The Labyrinth

24”x24”

2024

Oil on Canvas

The Labyrinth depicts the amalgam of transformed floral elements neatly enclosed within a square as a perfect equation. The dark value and cold hues of the labyrinth-like design in the foreground emphasize and bring forward the luminous brilliance of the background. In this painting, the elegant motif of the intricate lines and transparent veil of sheer obscurity create a subtle layer, adding depth. This layer serves as a visual allegory for the unique beauty of each person's insight—our internal, reflective "winter" that houses our distinct ruminations. We are all unique in our perspectives, yet the light we see beyond our obscurity is outside our minds, and it is shared: it's "the One," the universal elemental truth. By infusing the design's lines and shapes with fluidity, I evoke the aspiration for our insights to evolve into more dynamic and adaptable perspective, challenging the current static nature of our perceptions.