MY LOTUS GARDEN 2020

A series of seven drawings 48X48 cm Acrylic and pencil on paper framed

In traditional Chinese culture, the lotus flower symbolises ultimate purity of heart and mind, spiritual growth and awakening.
The lotus flower is unique as it rises from the muddy waters remarkably untainted and pristine clean. The start of this flower’s life is not particularly easy. When it begins to sprout, it is under the water in lakes and ponds. The water may be fairly still on the surface, but underneath the surface, the lotus is surrounded by mud, fish, insects and generally murky rough conditions. Despite such adversity the lotus maintains strength breaking through each of these obstacles as it makes its way to the surface. In time, as the stem continues to grow, the pod slowly surfaces above the water, freeing itself from the harsh life conditions below the water. It is then that the Lotus opens its beautiful petals to the sun, shining with radiance.

Summer Breeze 2019

A summer strolling in ways where earth, mountains, sea and sky merge without interventions. A journey in the serenity and peacefulness of nature, where oneself returns and awakens.

From Labyrinth to Light 2018

Acrylic, oil colour, graphite pencil and mixed media on canvas 150 X 150 cm

Four concentric circles define the space of a labyrinth, a symbol related to wholeness that represents the journey to our own centre and back again to the world. In the centre a round vintage lace refers to our inner self, where the Lotus flower above is the symbol of purity and rebirth to our spiritual awakening. Three children enter the labyrinth space to experience this spiritual path of harmony and light.