Time is Long
20 x 24
oil, cold wax medium, and string on canvas
2020
the past present and future are undoubtedly connected, but they still have their distinct points in time. staying in the present is something I am always practicing and learning, and I wanted to use this painting as a reminder of that.
being in my last quarter of senior year of college, I feel like my future is fast approaching whether I’m ready or not. it almost like I’m falling into a void that I cannot escape, so I might as well embrace. going into this new part of my life is scary, but only when I think too hard. it’s something I’m just being catapulted into with no real desire, and even my own arms can’t save me. this is why I am focusing on the present. pretending I’m trapped in a box that’s preventing my mind from wandering too far in either direction. even tho it’s an illusion because it’s empty on all sides, it’s about keeping myself conscious. staying in my box right here right now is much more worthy of my time. this piece is an embodiment of this idea that whether I’m falling or not, it’s my responsibility to keep my mind at ease. especially in these times of uncertainty, this painting helped me to reflect on what I need out of right now. with the future fast approaching I am preparing for what is to come, but not without first taking in all that is happening right now.
20 x 24
oil, cold wax medium, and string on canvas
2020
the past present and future are undoubtedly connected, but they still have their distinct points in time. staying in the present is something I am always practicing and learning, and I wanted to use this painting as a reminder of that.
being in my last quarter of senior year of college, I feel like my future is fast approaching whether I’m ready or not. it almost like I’m falling into a void that I cannot escape, so I might as well embrace. going into this new part of my life is scary, but only when I think too hard. it’s something I’m just being catapulted into with no real desire, and even my own arms can’t save me. this is why I am focusing on the present. pretending I’m trapped in a box that’s preventing my mind from wandering too far in either direction. even tho it’s an illusion because it’s empty on all sides, it’s about keeping myself conscious. staying in my box right here right now is much more worthy of my time. this piece is an embodiment of this idea that whether I’m falling or not, it’s my responsibility to keep my mind at ease. especially in these times of uncertainty, this painting helped me to reflect on what I need out of right now. with the future fast approaching I am preparing for what is to come, but not without first taking in all that is happening right now.