Titled 'DEATH' this painting of mine took 7 months of working continuously 14-16 hours a day to complete. I have delighted in working with acrylics. Four to eight coats have been given for each colour filled. The emotions attached to this painting are very strong and valid.
There was a period in my life when death was a daily opponent I had to face, a period of grave physical illness and mental confusion. A period when realization came to me that death was another living. My 'opponent' soon became my most trusted friend.
Death was comforting without the forces of threat. Death came to me in friendship, serenity, comfort, brightness and warmth. Death was positive and in harmony with the rest of the universe. Death was alive and represented the glory of living.
I have lived through many journeys with Death. My travels have been illuminated with colours I have not experienced and emotions I have never felt. In painting this painting I have tried to express that beauty and positivity. The title 'Death' met with much opposition and I have been asked to rename it 'Rebirth' or 'Life'. So far, I have been unable to do so. Every time I look at this painting it reminds me of my gentle companion and wise friend Death.... and no, I am not suicidal, I do not have a death wish. I celebrate life in all its splendour and in its utter dreariness.
DEATH is about the beauty, glory and strength I have felt to continue my journey in life.
