"Reflection of a Forgotten Reality" captures the bittersweet experience of looking back at a past that now seems brighter and happier than it felt in the moment. The mind, in its treacherous way, erases the pain and leaves behind only fragments of joy—those fleeting, simple moments tucked between everyday tasks like walking the dog or eating thawed corn. This painting is born out of the frustration of nearly a year and a half without the freedom to create, and the struggle of trying to force something meaningful onto the canvas during this time. It reflects the longing for the ease and flow of creation that once existed, contrasted with the emptiness and darkness of the present. The piece invites viewers to reflect on the distance between past and present, and the endless questions of why things aren’t as they once were.
