Cave

2012, oil on canvas, 92 x 82 cm

The painted works in this exhibition illustrate a protagonist's journey. The works refer to myths and storytelling to portray the psychological struggle of the human condition. I presented these painted works as the start of a discussion and I encourage personal interpretation. The meaning is determined by the individual and thier own history of faith, storytelling, social norms, prejudice, scientific observation, and environmental connection.

notes from the catalogue:

My cave is underground
you can't see it.
I hold a stone in my hand
for ballast
or perhaps for defense.
I watch from the entrance
one way in, one way out.
Inside I am transformed
from flesh
to unknown.