Acrylic on 8 x 8 inch canvas, framed - CAD 240
"Ready to Shine" captures the duality of life's moments—those of resilience and vulnerability, fear and hope. The Sulfur-Crested Cockatoo, with its feathers puffed up, mirrors the way we compose ourselves through life’s challenges and triumphs. The abstract background, with soft greens, yellows, and oranges accented by gold and floral patterns, suggests that even amidst struggle, beauty and positivity await discovery.
This painting reflects a deeply personal journey of navigating loss and the weight of separation, yet finding solace in the love and gratitude that remain. It is a reminder that emotions are layered and fluid, and through it all, we hold the potential to shine, no matter the circumstances.
Feathers rise, a quiet shield,
Emotions layered, softly revealed.
A dance of fear, of joy, of grace,
The mirrored depths of life's embrace.
The world unfolds in gentle hue,
A compact space, yet boundless too.
With golden sparks and flowers near,
Whispers of hope for hearts to hear.
Though shadows linger, love remains,
A bond eternal through joys and pains.
Grief may weigh, but in time we find,
Amid the sorrow, we're ready to shine.