Defying Gravity

"Defying Gravity,” oil on canvas, is a dramatic large-scale art piece based on the epiphany the artist achieved through earlier work. Having faith and letting go of the desire to have full control is the only way to get through challenging circumstances. Furthermore, through this painting, the artist explores the human tendency to gravitate towards a familiar known environment and to avoid change. With fear at its core, this tendency restricts us from moving forward. The array of symbolic elements of this painting includes a complex reflective surface that highlights the significance of self-reflection, the rectangular box-like structure represents limitations founded by the inner fears that the figure detaches from. Unaffected by the gravity of the past, it is peacefully floating in space, immersing herself in nature, flowing free like a river, and slowly going around obstacles. This painting illustrates how connections can be created among nature and personal identity that may appear to differ in many aspects, whereas profoundly share an abundance of values. "Defying Gravity" embodies the artist's response to a rapidly changing reality. She believes that when one defies the gravity of the convenient known the unique opportunity to evolve arises. For that reason, instead of holding on to the past, she makes a conscious choice to let go, and jump into the unknown, embracing the challenge.