Serenity

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Eleanor C.

Colored Pencils on black paper

• Artist Statement

  Serenity, best defined as a sublime state of calmness and inner tranquility, is a remarkable facet of existence. One day, I came across an image of an elderly Tibetan lady peacefully napping under the sun, and I was quickly motivated to capture the essence of her serene aura with the nuanced shades of colored pencil. Despite the passage of time reflected in the woman’s snowy hair and weather-beaten countenance, her heart emanates an unparalleled sense of tranquility, a state that we all aspire to in our daily lives. As I envision myself one day reaching her seasoned age, I aspire to emulate the remarkable composure and peace she embodies, transcending the external signs of how time passes to embrace an inner serenity that endures life's transitions.

• Creative Statement

  Creativity is a way of expressing my thought and my emotion, it’s the driving force of my art work, it’s my aspiration and my compassion. I’m not sure if I will become an artist one day, but I will try to embrace this world and my life with much creativity.