"I Coming Home: A Journey into Belonging and Inner Peace"
In a world that moves at an unrelenting pace, we all long for a place where we can simply "be". My latest painting, "I Coming Home, All is Good Now" explores this deeply human yearning for belonging. With human-like figures that exist on the boundary between the familiar and the alien, the artwork opens itself to interpretation. These forms are not bound by strict definition—are they humans, or could they be beings from another world? This ambiguity is intentional, creating a space for each viewer to find their own meaning in these shapes, to reflect on what "home" and belonging mean to them.
The painting is not just about a physical place. It is about a feeling—a sense of peace, safety, and relief that comes when we finally return to where we belong, whether that’s a literal home, the embrace of family or chosen family, or a mental state of tranquility. It represents that moment when, no matter how hard life has been, we know we have a space to retreat to—a space where we are welcomed and accepted unconditionally.
The human-like shapes in the painting are like fleeting whispers, suggesting that identity can shift and change. Each line hints at form, but never quite defines it, symbolizing the fluidity of our connections and the flexibility of belonging. Home can be many things. It might be your own physical home, a group of friends that make you feel alive, or simply a quiet corner of your mind where you can find inner calm.
This painting addresses a wide range of emotions: relief, comfort, and gratitude for those places of safety we are lucky enough to have. The sense of "Geborgenheit"—a German word that encompasses security, protection, and comfort—runs through the veins of this artwork. It’s about that deep, unspoken relief when you know you’re in a space where you can let go. You don’t have to worry about how you appear to the world, about performance or achievement. Here, you’re just you—free from judgment, free from the external pressures that constantly shape and bend our sense of self.
At its core, "I Coming Home, All is Good Now" is a reminder that we all need a place where we can release the weight of our day-to-day lives. It’s about finding that place—whether physical or emotional—where we feel protected, relieved, and truly at peace. It’s about the gratitude we feel for the spaces and people that allow us to be completely ourselves.
Through this painting, I wanted to invite the viewer to reflect on where they feel most at home, what that looks like, and how it feels. Is it with family? Is it when you're alone with your thoughts? Is it in the arms of a friend? Whatever form your home takes, it’s a place of refuge, a place where, when everything around you is chaos, you can say with quiet confidence, "all is good now".
This painting is not just a visual experience but an emotional journey—a call to look inward and embrace the sanctuary you have built for yourself. After all, the concept of home is not just about four walls; it’s about where your soul feels safe, loved, and at peace.
So, where do you feel at home?
In a world that moves at an unrelenting pace, we all long for a place where we can simply "be". My latest painting, "I Coming Home, All is Good Now" explores this deeply human yearning for belonging. With human-like figures that exist on the boundary between the familiar and the alien, the artwork opens itself to interpretation. These forms are not bound by strict definition—are they humans, or could they be beings from another world? This ambiguity is intentional, creating a space for each viewer to find their own meaning in these shapes, to reflect on what "home" and belonging mean to them.
The painting is not just about a physical place. It is about a feeling—a sense of peace, safety, and relief that comes when we finally return to where we belong, whether that’s a literal home, the embrace of family or chosen family, or a mental state of tranquility. It represents that moment when, no matter how hard life has been, we know we have a space to retreat to—a space where we are welcomed and accepted unconditionally.
The human-like shapes in the painting are like fleeting whispers, suggesting that identity can shift and change. Each line hints at form, but never quite defines it, symbolizing the fluidity of our connections and the flexibility of belonging. Home can be many things. It might be your own physical home, a group of friends that make you feel alive, or simply a quiet corner of your mind where you can find inner calm.
This painting addresses a wide range of emotions: relief, comfort, and gratitude for those places of safety we are lucky enough to have. The sense of "Geborgenheit"—a German word that encompasses security, protection, and comfort—runs through the veins of this artwork. It’s about that deep, unspoken relief when you know you’re in a space where you can let go. You don’t have to worry about how you appear to the world, about performance or achievement. Here, you’re just you—free from judgment, free from the external pressures that constantly shape and bend our sense of self.
At its core, "I Coming Home, All is Good Now" is a reminder that we all need a place where we can release the weight of our day-to-day lives. It’s about finding that place—whether physical or emotional—where we feel protected, relieved, and truly at peace. It’s about the gratitude we feel for the spaces and people that allow us to be completely ourselves.
Through this painting, I wanted to invite the viewer to reflect on where they feel most at home, what that looks like, and how it feels. Is it with family? Is it when you're alone with your thoughts? Is it in the arms of a friend? Whatever form your home takes, it’s a place of refuge, a place where, when everything around you is chaos, you can say with quiet confidence, "all is good now".
This painting is not just a visual experience but an emotional journey—a call to look inward and embrace the sanctuary you have built for yourself. After all, the concept of home is not just about four walls; it’s about where your soul feels safe, loved, and at peace.
So, where do you feel at home?
