Duality
Dimensions: 24 x 24 inches
Materials: Acrylic on Canvas
Date Created: Sept 2024
Date Finished: February 2025
The Story
Here are the two halves of a person, representing the ethical and unethical side to us all.
Both sides have much to say regarding the different situations I find myself in.
In the depictions of ‘Good vs Evil’, light and dark colors are often used.
I didn’t want that in my depiction of ‘Duality’. This stems from the realization that the choices that define a “bad” person is often what makes us human. The side that chooses harm is just as relatable to the human experience as the side that acts on the good. As cycles of influence run and change, so do the concepts of what is “good” and what is “evil”.
So, instead of a “dark versus light” illustration, I have chosen to portray both sides as equally bright and colorful, while embodying their own individual traits.
As one walks the road of contemplation, these two sides are often engaged in passionate debate. They will contend, and you contemplate until a truth is formed.
This painting was one of 13 that were exhibited on Eissey Theatre’s gallery wall.
To learn more on this exhibition, click here
‘Contemplation’ Exhibition at Eissey Theatre (February 19,2025 - March 28, 2025)
Contemplation Series
“As we journey through life, we find ourselves cocooned in contemplation at various junctions — in search of enlightenment and some form of understanding of ourselves.
This journey is symbolized by the mandala crowning our heads. Each of us have different and maybe similar rings of sacred truths which we have uncovered in our contemplative wanderings. Truths that we have come to realize makes us who we are as individuals. And as a community, we create a lush kaleidoscopic landscape of experiences to explore.
In our contemplation, we evolve and draw closer to being our most authentic selves. That’s the beauty of the process.“