Statement of Perspective

This painting represents the way I’ve learned to see balance in the world, between movement and stillness, light and shadow, chaos and calm. The scene isn’t just a landscape; it’s a reflection of how my experiences have shaped the way I perceive the spaces around me. I’ve always been drawn to the quiet moments that exist in between things, the pause between waves, the flicker of light before sunset, the stillness in motion. Growing up, I often found myself observing rather than rushing, paying attention to small shifts in color, sound, and emotion.

Over time, that habit of noticing became the foundation of how I see the world and express it through art. The river in the painting symbolizes that sense of movement and change, time flowing forward, unstoppable and unpredictable. The rocks, sturdy and unmoving, represent the grounding parts of life: memory, roots, and identity. The trees arching toward each other create a sense of shelter, framing the path as if nature itself is guiding the viewer forward.

For me, this balance mirrors the way I’ve navigated my own experiences, learning when to stand firm and when to let go, when to move with the current and when to resist it. The soft light breaking through the trees was intentional; it represents hope and clarity that emerge through uncertainty. I’ve always believed that beauty is found in contrasts, how light only becomes meaningful because of the dark surrounding it. My experiences have taught me that perspective is fluid. What feels uncertain now might later reveal itself as necessary, and what seems ordinary can hold extraordinary depth if you look closely enough.

Through this piece, I wanted to invite viewers to slow down and look beyond the obvious , to find meaning in the transitions, the spaces between beginnings and endings. This painting is not only how I see the world, but also how I choose to move through it: grounded, curious, and open to the changing flow of light and life.