A meaningful walk (2021)
27.6x47.2 in ~ Painting, Acrylic
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“A Meaningful Walk" is a symbolism that talks about the journey of human life. Philosophizing on a spiritual quest through dangers and uncertainties until we reach eternal life, the power of symbols accompanies us on a journey that can be rich, the richer its purpose. Between wanting, having, and achieving, is being.
At the beginning, the nest, symbolizing the maternal womb, generator of life. Next, "David" by the Renaissance master Michelangelo, thus representing courage in the face of the battle ahead, looking fearless and glimpsing the immense mountain and its dangers. The bridge leading to the other side symbolizes faith, which helps us believe in a better world tomorrow. Immediately after, and in a moment before the climb, we have the first piece of warning information that really puts us to the test, the image of Sisyphus by Titian, as a warning that we may have to carry the stone back to the top of the mountain if we don't value and be grateful for what makes us good. Further on a message of encouragement brought by the Lotus flower plant that can emerge from the bottom of the darkest swamps in search of light, in a clear allusion to spirituality. The Buddha of Tian tan, who sits on the Lotus flower is higher still, purer, it is acceptance and understanding. Finally, the goal, but the effort of the climb was immense, and the vision no longer works, you can only read by closing your eyes, and voila "L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux" here is the key to the prize, the holy grail, eternal life.
But if you do it all with an ambition to conquer, it will be worth nothing, you will come back to carry the stone up the mountain again. To try to lead a full and meaningful life, the forces of the universe, whatever they may be, will remember your effort and dedication, and in the end will reward you if you do not flinch from the pain and suffering that is the human experience. So it was in the end, with Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid perhaps it will be with us too.
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