“Still the Waters"

24 x 24 inches. Oil on canvas.

SOLD

Drawing inspiration from my previous piece, 'Boundless Seas,' this painting delves deeper into the concept of turmoil within tranquility. The mime, typically a figure of exaggerated emotions and theatricality, is portrayed here in a moment of calm. As he prepares to sip from his cup, the act of drinking tea emerges as a symbolic gesture. Across many cultures, tea is revered for its comforting qualities, encapsulated in the saying 'A cup of tea solves everything.' While I don't subscribe to the notion that tea possesses omnipotent problem-solving abilities, I do believe in the power of pausing and reflecting on the challenges we encounter. Through such reflection, we can gain new perspectives and recognize that many of our greatest battles are waged within the confines of our own minds. True mastery, then, lies in calming the waters of our inner world.