‘The Paradox’
“My heart wants roots. My mind wants wings. I cannot bear their bickering’s.” (E.Y. Harburg)
This piece is about the seemingly irreconcilable need to have freedom, whilst also wanting a home (a secure sense of permanency).
The young woman is standing in the corner of the room, next to the window which gives the viewer a sense of the vast world outside, a place for exploration. On the other side, is a wall covered in wallpaper, alluding to the furnished comforts of a home.
The painting does not aim to judge either point of view, but rather, seeks the viewer to ponder their own internal battles and opposing desires.
What is your paradox?
Oil on stretched canvas, 42x42cm