Conjunction - Unity of New Consciousness, 2022

Mix Media with gold leaf on canvas, 143cm x 153cm

In this transformative stage, a new consciousness dawned within me, illuminating a profound sense of connection between East and West, Yin and Yang—the opposing yet complementary forces that govern existence. These dualities, far from being separate, reveal themselves as interconnected and counterbalancing aspects of a greater whole.

I came to understand that the universe perpetually creates itself out of chaos (the Feminine principle), organizing into form (the Masculine principle), in an endless cycle of creation and destruction. This realization brought a deep appreciation for the dynamic interplay of opposing forces in both the cosmos and the self.

In this state of heightened consciousness, I found peace with both the shadowy aspects of the world and the perceived "darker" elements of the self. This reconciliation of opposites within and without opened a gateway to a sense of eternity—a timeless state where the boundaries between self and universe dissolve, revealing the interconnectedness of all things.