Awaken
Awaken
By Christina Abou Jaoude
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Acrylic on Canvas
60 x 60cm
In this artwork, a woman with flowing red-pink hair boldly expresses her passion for freedom and authentic living in vibrant hues of hot pink. Serenely embraced in meditation with closed eyes, she exudes a profound tranquility. Wisdom gracefully spills from her lips, a testament to the rich fabric of her life experiences. Radiant golden spheres orbit around her, each carrying a valuable lesson she has learned.
Her makeup, a carefully crafted expression, symbolizes transcendent knowledge passed down through generations, Nurturing a deep respect for nature, wilderness, animals and humans. The eye on her forehead, enriched with a heart-shaped pupil, serves as the all-seeing eye—a powerful emblem of understanding, learning, and kindness directed both inward and outward.
A surrounding of Montserrat leaves encircles her, symbolizing respect for humankind, honoring elders, and embracing longevity. In the background, the ethereal northern lights cast a glow, inviting a contemplative exploration of life's mysteries beyond the visible. They illuminate the profound truth that our most valuable lessons often arise from personal experiences.
This vibrant tableau invites us to recognize life's abundance and cultivate gratitude for every twist and turn. It suggests that within each experience, no matter how challenging, lies a gem of wisdom waiting to be uncovered. Embrace the journey, learn from it, and cherish the gifts that life graciously bestows upon us.
About Christina Abou Jaoude
"Hello, I'm Christina Abou Jaoude, graduated from USEK Kaslik in 2014, a graphic designer by day and an illustrator/painter in my free time. Before delving into my inspiration, let me share a bit about its source. My artistic tendency has been inherited from my mother. As a child, witnessing her and her siblings spend hours immersed in painting and handicrafts always filled me with a lot of curiosity. Her graceful expression of love for art, using any material at hand to transform it into a creative masterpiece, has been a constant inspiration in my life. In everything she did, she added much of her love with creativity.
Since I was a kid, I developed a keen interest in a world of mythical creatures, fascinated by the magic and curiosity of the unknown. After a lot of practice in drawing, I sought to find my identity, finding solace in expressing my mood and feelings through art. My drawings often revolve around a dreamer who craves a peaceful existence in nature, embracing vulnerability and seeking a world of fantasy where mythical creatures exist.
With time and lessons learned, I've taken an interest in grounding myself to understand human nature and the reasons for our existence. We all search for a better version of ourselves, and it comes with a struggle. Despite my weakness with words, my strength lies in conveying them through my artwork.
I share my visions not only for personal satisfaction but also to connect with others, to leave an imprint whether I am physically present or not."