This series of paintings depict a perceptive insights in stillness, a state of mental quietude.
When we take time to be still and quiet the mind, we are able to achieve a clear introspection of our own thoughts and emotions.
When our thoughts are free from surrounding chaos, our mind becomes unified and collected and enters into a state of clear consciousness and mindfulness.
EXTRICATE
To be free from entanglement, disengage and extricate our mind from mindlessness.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos/Caran D’ache Luminance colour pencils.
ALTRUISM
A benevolent state of mind with concern for happiness and valuing of others, be it human beings and/animals.
A determination to act for the benefit of others which in turn, resulting in a quality of life both material and spiritual
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos colour pencils.
EQUIPOISE
A balance of forces.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos colour pencils.
YIELD
Toleration and acknowledgement of the human nature, human condition and our deep spirit of kindness.
A passive practise of allowing things to occur as they are.
Yielding quietly asks you to sit with what is, experience ‘it’ as ‘it’ is.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Arches watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer/Polychromos colour pencils.
INTEGRATION
While our Body, Mind and Emotions may seem to be three separate entities in us, they are each intimately connected and reliant upon one another. When integrated, they complete our unique human essence.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos/Caran D’ache Luminance colour pencils.
RESONANCE
When we are in-tune with nature and fellow beings, we create an energy field of understanding and empathy.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Bristol Vellum paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos colour pencils.
AWAKENING
Simultaneous awareness of individual self and the connection between that and everything else.
18×14 inches (46x36cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos colour pencils.
FOCUS
A state of awareness that goes beyond just actions.
It is the place of calm mental presence in this moment.
18×14 inches (46x36cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos colour pencils.
QUIETUDE
In the absolute stillness comes a perfect realisation the meaning of existence innate in all things.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Arches watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer/Polychromos colour pencils.
LIBERATION
To set free and go beyond the rational mind and move into the realm of open awareness.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer/Polychromos colour pencils.
POISE
A state of balance, composure and equanimity.
21.5×15.5 inches (54x39cm)
135lbs (244gsm) Takeo NT Rasha printing paper (Black).
Faber-Castell Polychromos/Caran D’ache Luminance colour pencils.
DISPOSITION
A property that consist of not in the present state of an object but in its propensity to change in a certain way under certain conditions/situations.
21.5×15.5 inches (54x39cm)
135lbs (244gsm) Takeo NT Rasha printing paper (Black).
Faber-Castell Polychromos/Caran D’ache Luminance colour pencils.
INTROSPECTION
Observation of one’s own conscious thoughts and innermost emotions.
21.5×15.5 inches (54x39cm)
135lbs (244gsm) Takeo NT Rasha printing paper (Black).
Caran D’ache Luminance/Derwent Lightfast colour pencils.
INSIGHT
To see things as they are. Having a deep understanding into the nature of reality.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) cold pressed Clairefontaine watercolour paper.
Caran D’ache Luminance/Derwent Lightfast colour pencils.
REGENERATION
The ability to transcend and move beyond mental barriers and limitations. To see the larger picture and understand what really matters.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) cold pressed Clairefontaine watercolour paper.
Caran D’ache Luminance/Derwent Lightfast colour pencils.
CLARITY
The state of being coherent and intelligible. Mental and mind free from ambiguity which eventually leads to a clearness of perception.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos/Caran D’ache Luminance colour pencils.
INTER-CONNECTEDNESS
All things are of a single underlying substance and reality and that there is no true separation deeper than appearances. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos/Derwent Lightfast Luminance colour pencils.
PURE
Pure in consciousness, true nature of the soul.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos/Caran D’ache Luminance colour pencils.
GENTLENESS
The element that exists in every being.
23.5×16.5 inches (60x42cm)
140lbs (300gsm) hot pressed Lanaquarelle watercolour paper.
Faber-Castell Polychromos/Caran D’ache Luminance colour.
*All references are artist’s own