THE WISE WOMEN - original paintings acrylic on canvas
THE WISE WOMEN original paintings acrylic on canvas
SEE NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
To see no evil, one can either turn a blind eye to the wrongdoings and ills of society or take an intentional approach of not looking at things that provoke ill intentions. These differing courses of action offer two choices: to either live your life in wilful ignorance or choose a meditative existence governed by positive intentions.
With her arms covered in a vibrant pattern of designs and colours, the Wise Woman covers her eyes to shield them from witnessing any misdeeds or wrongdoings. The viewer is left to wonder, what has this Wise Woman seen that has led her to conceal her eyes? Is it her own misdeeds that she chooses to ignore or someone else’s? Or is she blissfully ignoring the harsh reality of our current times? This artwork invites us to perhaps take a harder look at what we might be ignoring about ourselves and the life we continue to live.
SEE NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
To see no evil, one can either turn a blind eye to the wrongdoings and ills of society or take an intentional approach of not looking at things that provoke ill intentions. These differing courses of action offer two choices: to either live your life in wilful ignorance or choose a meditative existence governed by positive intentions.
With her arms covered in a vibrant pattern of designs and colours, the Wise Woman covers her eyes to shield them from witnessing any misdeeds or wrongdoings. The viewer is left to wonder, what has this Wise Woman seen that has led her to conceal her eyes? Is it her own misdeeds that she chooses to ignore or someone else’s? Or is she blissfully ignoring the harsh reality of our current times? This artwork invites us to perhaps take a harder look at what we might be ignoring about ourselves and the life we continue to live.
HEAR NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
To hear no evil, one can either choose to block out the voices which conspire to perpetuate evil around us or make the choice of intentionally silencing the toxic chatter that bubbles up within. A sound and voice can only exist if there is someone to hear it and this proverb advises one to be mindful of who or what we choose to listen to.
In this artwork, the amused Wise Woman is found covering her ears with her colour coated hands while laughing heartily. The source of her happiness and joy is unknown, but one thing is for certain: she has found bliss in the silence. This silence could be from her tempting thoughts or the insidious voices that surround her. It is the quiet that seems to bring her immense pleasure, making us wonder what the voices in our lives are which disturb our peace and tranquillity. Her unabashed laughter poses the question: who are we choosing to listen to?
HEAR NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
To hear no evil, one can either choose to block out the voices which conspire to perpetuate evil around us or make the choice of intentionally silencing the toxic chatter that bubbles up within. A sound and voice can only exist if there is someone to hear it and this proverb advises one to be mindful of who or what we choose to listen to.
In this artwork, the amused Wise Woman is found covering her ears with her colour coated hands while laughing heartily. The source of her happiness and joy is unknown, but one thing is for certain: she has found bliss in the silence. This silence could be from her tempting thoughts or the insidious voices that surround her. It is the quiet that seems to bring her immense pleasure, making us wonder what the voices in our lives are which disturb our peace and tranquillity. Her unabashed laughter poses the question: who are we choosing to listen to?
SPEAK NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
“To speak no evil” can be interpreted in two different ways; it could mean to restrict yourself from saying anything that causes harm to someone or to stay silent in the face of adversity or injustice. This tenet of the Three Wise Monkeys’ proverb is to make us ponder whether our voices contribute to the meaningless chatter that bogs down society and our silences implicit in encouraging the misdeeds around us.
Standing in front of a gold patterned background, the wide-eyed Wise Woman in this artwork covers her mouth using her vibrantly coloured hands. Her expressions give away her sense of astonishment, as if she has run out of words. Her bewilderment is contagious, as the viewer is also left wondering what this Wise Woman is trying to say. Does she see us for who we are and all the secrets that we carry? Is she coyly mocking us with all her unsaid wisdom? We shall never know…
SPEAK NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
“To speak no evil” can be interpreted in two different ways; it could mean to restrict yourself from saying anything that causes harm to someone or to stay silent in the face of adversity or injustice. This tenet of the Three Wise Monkeys’ proverb is to make us ponder whether our voices contribute to the meaningless chatter that bogs down society and our silences implicit in encouraging the misdeeds around us.
Standing in front of a gold patterned background, the wide-eyed Wise Woman in this artwork covers her mouth using her vibrantly coloured hands. Her expressions give away her sense of astonishment, as if she has run out of words. Her bewilderment is contagious, as the viewer is also left wondering what this Wise Woman is trying to say. Does she see us for who we are and all the secrets that we carry? Is she coyly mocking us with all her unsaid wisdom? We shall never know…
DO NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
Adding to the original proverb of the Three Wise Monkeys, to do no evil is to stop yourself from giving into your ego and unwise impulses which only leads to unhappiness and regret. The ramifications of our actions can be irreversible and this new tenet of the cautionary maxim serves as a warning to be mindful of what we put into motion.
In this portrait, the Wise Woman looks at us with an introspective gaze as her colourful arms protectively wrap around her. It seems as if her arms are restraining her from doing something that she knows she will regret later on. As we peer into her eyes, we seem to be challenged by her ability to restrain herself and to also confront the base impulses that have been the cause of our past misdeeds. The Wise Woman through her soulful stare asks us: when the time comes, will we be able to hold ourselves back and do the right thing?
DO NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
Adding to the original proverb of the Three Wise Monkeys, to do no evil is to stop yourself from giving into your ego and unwise impulses which only leads to unhappiness and regret. The ramifications of our actions can be irreversible and this new tenet of the cautionary maxim serves as a warning to be mindful of what we put into motion.
In this portrait, the Wise Woman looks at us with an introspective gaze as her colourful arms protectively wrap around her. It seems as if her arms are restraining her from doing something that she knows she will regret later on. As we peer into her eyes, we seem to be challenged by her ability to restrain herself and to also confront the base impulses that have been the cause of our past misdeeds. The Wise Woman through her soulful stare asks us: when the time comes, will we be able to hold ourselves back and do the right thing?
THINK NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
To think no evil is to discard all insidious thoughts and intentions from our consciousness, leaving our mind free to focus on self-enrichment and positivity. A thought is an incredibly powerful instrument which can plant the seeds of virtuous introspection or set a trap of self-sabotage.
In this oeuvre, a Wise Woman is seen lost in thought with one patterned hand holding her head and the other wrapped around her midriff. She seems to be caught in an internal battle, where her thoughts are in conflict and her mind is unmade. As we see the internal struggle reflect in her face, we also find ourselves examining our thought patterns and what lies deep within the folds of our minds. We are left with the realization that it is our thoughts that we need to be more mindful of, as they can easily lead us astray.
THINK NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
To think no evil is to discard all insidious thoughts and intentions from our consciousness, leaving our mind free to focus on self-enrichment and positivity. A thought is an incredibly powerful instrument which can plant the seeds of virtuous introspection or set a trap of self-sabotage.
In this oeuvre, a Wise Woman is seen lost in thought with one patterned hand holding her head and the other wrapped around her midriff. She seems to be caught in an internal battle, where her thoughts are in conflict and her mind is unmade. As we see the internal struggle reflect in her face, we also find ourselves examining our thought patterns and what lies deep within the folds of our minds. We are left with the realization that it is our thoughts that we need to be more mindful of, as they can easily lead us astray.
ADMIT NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
To admit no evil is to take no accountability for your mistakes or wrongdoings that you might have committed in the past. You never know how your admission of guilt for past misdeeds can be used to unfairly persecute you. One has to be mindful of what they are willing to take responsibility for.
The Wise Woman in this artwork has her back towards the viewer, with her luscious locks cascading down her back and her coloured hands folded behind her head. She seems to be caught in a compromised position, where she is being made to take account of her actions and justify her intentions behind them. However, the Wise Woman is shrouded in mystery as we cannot see who she is and hence cannot make her admit to anything that she does not want to. Even with her hands behind her, she is the one in control…
ADMIT NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
To admit no evil is to take no accountability for your mistakes or wrongdoings that you might have committed in the past. You never know how your admission of guilt for past misdeeds can be used to unfairly persecute you. One has to be mindful of what they are willing to take responsibility for.
The Wise Woman in this artwork has her back towards the viewer, with her luscious locks cascading down her back and her coloured hands folded behind her head. She seems to be caught in a compromised position, where she is being made to take account of her actions and justify her intentions behind them. However, the Wise Woman is shrouded in mystery as we cannot see who she is and hence cannot make her admit to anything that she does not want to. Even with her hands behind her, she is the one in control…
POST NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
To post no evil is a culturally relevant addition to the maxim of the Three Wise Monkeys. In this fast-paced digital age, where your social media posts speak louder than your words and actions, one has to tread carefully online. The power of social media looms greater than ever before, where a misinformed post can destroy the livelihoods of many and a viral video can grant a lifetime of wealth and riches.
This oeuvre features a Wise Woman on her smartphone contemplating on what she is about to post online. Her arms, covered in intricate vibrant patterns, direct the viewer’s attention to the device in her hands which is the object of her rapt attention. We feel ignored by the Wise Woman, as she is entranced by the screen she holds, making us curious to know what is on it. The Wise Woman’s hypnotic fixation makes us wonder: have we been posting responsibly or are we just adding to the terminal chatter that permeates the world online?
POST NO EVIL - LIMITED EDITION
ACRYLIC ON CANVAS 120X80CM
To post no evil is a culturally relevant addition to the maxim of the Three Wise Monkeys. In this fast-paced digital age, where your social media posts speak louder than your words and actions, one has to tread carefully online. The power of social media looms greater than ever before, where a misinformed post can destroy the livelihoods of many and a viral video can grant a lifetime of wealth and riches.
This oeuvre features a Wise Woman on her smartphone contemplating on what she is about to post online. Her arms, covered in intricate vibrant patterns, direct the viewer’s attention to the device in her hands which is the object of her rapt attention. We feel ignored by the Wise Woman, as she is entranced by the screen she holds, making us curious to know what is on it. The Wise Woman’s hypnotic fixation makes us wonder: have we been posting responsibly or are we just adding to the terminal chatter that permeates the world online?
