This painting is inspired by not knowing who you authentically are and spending time in solitude to get discover who you truly are.
These sailboats were swimming quietly by the waterfront in Spain. I was travelling alone because everything started to feel very overwhelming back home. There was a constant expectation I put on myself to do more and do better.
Travelling alone is so powerful because we meet a version of ourselves that we don’t know yet.
In our everyday lives, we’re taught that to fit in or feel a sense of belonging, we have to adjust ourselves to others. But in a foreign country, no one knows you. You can be completely yourself because you’re not expected to be a certain way.
You don’t have to like what they like, keep up with trends, buy the same “cool” things as them.
I learned during my solo travels that the peace I was constantly chasing was always within myself.
That sense of belonging and feeling enough comes from being our own best friend, understanding ourselves, knowing what we want and don’t want, what makes us happy and feel alive, what gives us purpose and comforting ourselves during difficult times.
Original artwork details:
Handpainted artwork, original, one of a kind
Price unframed: €2595
Size: 100 x 70 cm (39 x 28 inches)
Paper type: 100% deckled edge handmade cotton paper, 300gsm
Front: signature, name of artwork / back: certificate of authenticity stamp
Includes certificate of authenticity
Please note: colours of artwork may vary slightly from photos shown.
Packaging: everything is sent in a protective packaging to ensure its safe arrival
