This new piece, "Unlocking Wisdom," is now hanging on my wall, so I can enjoy it for a time. After posting a picture or two on Facebook, I was asked what its story was, so I'll try to explain it the best I can.
In truth there is always mystery involved in understanding completely the intuitive pull that has me adding certain elements. This piece is about the search for wisdom. Decisions are made every day, our need for insight, guidance and wisdom is a constant. At the top of the canvas I created the effect of tree branches for trees represent 'Wisdom' to me. Behind the branches I collaged in a blueprint that you will catch glimpses of as you look deeper into the piece, for wisdom often hides and it takes more than a quick glance to 'See.'
The doorway to Wisdom is often locked and you will need a key to enter its presence, is there just one key or are their more? The graphics at the bottom of the piece, lets me know I need to pay attention to the signs that surround me, speaking an ancient language for a modern time. I used both collaged pictures of Hebrew writings as well as stencil work of the Hebrew language over top. I love the visual effect of Hebrew as well as the fact that it is an ancient language so it served me well for depicting what I needed to about our search for Wisdom as we live our lives...
"Unlocking Wisdom" (24x36") is available for purchase, I'll be adding it to my website soon, or email me if interested.
"Where do our real thoughts come from? How can we access them? From what source does our true, authentic self speak? Do The Work by Steven Pressfield
