This 24 by 24 by 1-inch acrylic on canvas is the first piece in my new green series named Wabi Sabi. I have been trying to paint in greens since I retired from 24 years of social work in October 2022. Green symbolizes a new beginning, entering a new chapter in my life and working on healing my body, mind, and soul. Nothing was coming of it until July 2023. I had been meditating on Wabi sabi (“wah-bi sah-bi”)- which is an ancient and deeply held philosophy closely tied to Japanese culture. Wabi sabi sees the beauty in imperfection, appreciates simplicity, and accepts that change is inevitable.
This 24 by 24 by 1-inch acrylic on canvas is the first piece in my new green series named Wabi Sabi. I have been trying to paint in greens since I retired from 24 years of social work in October 2022. Green symbolizes a new beginning, entering a new chapter in my life and working on healing my body, mind, and soul. Nothing was coming of it until July 2023. I had been meditating on Wabi sabi (“wah-bi sah-bi”)- which is an ancient and deeply held philosophy closely tied to Japanese culture. Wabi sabi sees the beauty in imperfection, appreciates simplicity, and accepts that change is inevitable.