freedom
We all yearn to be free—to do things we desire. Yet, it feels out of reach. There are internal barriers created by my own mind. We keep postponing our desires to an uncertain future, hoping things will become easier.
As we grow older, we expect fewer things to magically fall into place. I tried to list all those limitations and realized why most of us struggle to feel free. Some of these can be overcome, but conquering them all is not easy.
We all yearn to be free—to do things we desire. Yet, it feels out of reach. There are internal barriers created by my own mind. We keep postponing our desires to an uncertain future, hoping things will become easier.
As we grow older, we expect fewer things to magically fall into place. I tried to list all those limitations and realized why most of us struggle to feel free. Some of these can be overcome, but conquering them all is not easy.
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trapped by familiarity 2025 23" x 18" x 2" acrylic on board with wires What is familiar isn't always the best, but it's known. Leaving my home is hard. Moving away from family and friends is tough. Familiar ideas provide comfort.. back to gallery |
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trapped by knowledge 2025 23" x 18" x 2" acrylic on board with wires I seek knowledge. However, every piece of knowledge constrains my thinking. The power of knowledge lies in its ability to bring order out of chaos. But randomness often sparks creativity, and we strive to break free. back to gallery |
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trapped by ideology 2025 23" x 18" x 2" acrylic on board with wires Unlike belief, ideology is born out of reason. However, as soon as we give that reasoned conclusion the status of an ideology, it becomes inflexible. It creates a framework that we must accept without question. back to gallery |
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trapped by belief 2025 23" x 18" x 2" acrylic on board with wires Belief of any kind is unconditional acceptance of an idea. It is not constrained by reason. Once we accept a belief, many avenues of thinking become impossible. back to gallery |
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trapped by responsibility 2025 23" x 18" x 2" acrylic on board with wood Taking responsibility is admirable and appreciated. However, it comes with making the tough decision between acting responsibly and following personal desires. back to gallery |
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trapped by comfort
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trapped by love 2026 23" x 18" x 2" acrylic, wood, wires With love comes commitment. With commitment, we close some doors back to gallery |
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trapped by safety 2026 23" x 18" x 2" acrylic, wood, wires Known paths feel safe. But there are so many that have never been taken back to gallery |