Inner TurmoilAcrylic, Wine, Oil on Canvas,
2015 Inner Turmoil reflects on the life journey of a man who has struggled with challenges that life has presented to him. Within every life there are various obstacles that surface, some being more apparent than others. At various stages within a person's life different types of challenges become evident from wanting to learn to ride a bike through adolescences to sustaining a stable job in adulthood. From varying perspectives challenges can be perceived as positive or negative, but the constant that remains is enduring the journey that exists. Contemporary cultures have seen the rise in the demands placed on the common man, resulting in an increasing workload and an ever growing schedule. This has further contributed to the inner struggle evident within the modern person having to manage their inner turmoil behind the mask they present to the outside world. |