Serenity
Taking one’s feelings out of a situation brings peace and clarity.
Oil on canvas; 61x91 cm
The flowers in this painting are arranged in Padmasana (lotus position), representing balance and calm abiding when one meditates. An empty and luminous path is at the centre of this floral arrangement. This channel grounds us to the earth , and connects us to the divine sky. It also divides the floral patterns symmetrically, maintaining a sense of balance and equanimity as our physical world, represented by the flowers, manifests from our senses.
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Sacred geometry is the study of spiritual meaning in various spatial arrangements. Symmetry offers a balance that resonates with humankind because of our bilateral physiology. We find a sense of balance, beauty, calmness in symmetrical compositions.
Jacqueline Shiu uses Chinese classical, Tibetan Thangka, & French art nouveau motifs in her paintings to illustrate the truth, the good, and the beautiful. Geometric proportions & symmetry express dignity, righteousness, and order; organic lines & shapes embody the complexity and depth of human emotions; detail & intricacy reflect human dedication and perseverance; and flowers are symbolic of grace and perfection.
