2023

12 x 18 inches

oil paint on wood panel

"Lacquer" invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences and perceptions of mistakes. It encourages them to question the significance we tend to assign to our errors and consider the transformative power of forgiveness, both towards ourselves and others.

Through the contrasting elements of fragility and strength, the painting speaks to the profound weight we attribute to our errors. It reminds us that in the grand scheme of life, these small missteps are often fleeting and insignificant. Just as the spilled lacquer may seem immense and insurmountable in the immediate aftermath, it eventually dries, fades, and loses its potency, leaving only a faint trace of its existence.