"In our fast-paced world, we all crave a place where we can simply be. My latest painting, 'Coming Home Now - all is good now', dives into this deep human desire for belonging, peace, and inner harmony. The figures in the artwork exist between the familiar and the unknown, leaving space for each viewer to interpret them in their own way. Are they human, or could they be something else entirely? The ambiguity invites us to reflect on what "home" truly means to us—both physically and emotionally".
At its core, 'Coming Home Now - all is good now' is not just about finding a physical space; it is about connecting with the feeling of peace, safety, and relief that comes when we return to where we truly belong. This is a state of being where we are able to reconnect with our essence, our true frequency. It could be a literal home, the embrace of family or friends, or a quiet moment of mental tranquility. It’s that moment when, despite the struggles of life, we know there is a space where we are welcomed and accepted unconditionally.
The human-like figures in the painting are like fleeting whispers, suggesting how our sense of identity can shift and change, much like the fluctuations of energy within us. Each line hints at form, but never fully defines it, symbolizing the fluidity of our connections, the constant evolution of who we are, and the flexibility of belonging. Just as the energy we emit vibrates at different frequencies depending on our state of mind, home too can be many things—it might be your physical space, a group of people that make you feel alive, or simply a quiet corner in your mind where you find inner peace.
This piece invites us to explore the idea that we are constantly shifting energy. The vibrations of our thoughts, emotions, and connections play a significant role in shaping our experience of the world. When we are in a place where we feel at home, we align ourselves with a frequency of peace, comfort, and security—this is the energy of Geborgenheit, a German word that encapsulates protection, security, and comfort. It is the deep relief that comes when we let go of judgment, external pressures, and the constant striving to meet the expectations of the world. In this space, we can simply be ourselves, free to exist without the weight of daily demands.
In the realm of energy and vibration, our environment—whether physical, emotional, or mental—directly influences our frequency. Just as a musical note resonates at a certain vibration, so too do our thoughts and feelings. When we come home to ourselves, we return to a higher frequency of self-awareness, peace, and gratitude. It’s when we are in tune with this frequency that we can truly experience the comfort of being "home". This space offers us a place where we are able to release the weight of our day-to-day lives, resetting our energy to one of tranquility, harmony, and inner peace.
The human shapes in the painting are not rigid or fixed—they’re like fleeting thoughts or energies, reminding us that our true essence is always evolving. Just as our energy fluctuates, so too does our sense of home. Sometimes it’s a space of stillness, sometimes it’s surrounded by loved ones, and at other times it’s a sanctuary within our minds. Wherever it may be, it’s a place of refuge—a place where we can reconnect with our true vibration, the essence of who we are, free from judgment and the demands of the outside world.
As the poet Rainer Maria Rilke once said, “You are a guest in the world, and it is your task to create a home within yourself.” This is the essence of the painting: an invitation to reflect on where you feel most at home, what that space looks like, and how it feels. Is it with family? In the arms of a friend? Or perhaps in the quiet sanctuary of your own thoughts? Whatever form it takes, home is a place where you can raise your frequency to one of peace, joy, and belonging—where you feel truly at ease.
This painting is not just a visual experience; it’s an emotional journey, a call to look inward and embrace the sanctuary you have built for yourself. Because, in the end, home is not just about four walls or a particular place—it’s about where your energy, your soul, feels safe, loved, and at peace. It’s about honoring the vibration of your true self, and allowing it to resonate with the world around you.
So, where do you feel at home? Where does your energy align with peace, safety, and love?
With Love, Nina
Rilke, Rainer Maria. Letters to a Young Poet. Translated by M.D. Herter Norton, 1934.