Where Is MY Peace?
About the art
Title: Where Is My Peace?
Medium: Acrylic on 16x20 inch stretched canvas, palette knife only
Artist: S.E. Wandz
Date: June 2, 2021
Where Is My Peace? is a visceral and textured exploration of exhaustion, resilience, and the search for solace amidst chaos. Created entirely with a palette knife, this piece brims with raw energy and emotion, its jagged layers and bold strokes reflecting the turbulence of constant battles and the yearning for stillness.
The figure lies prone, their eyes closed as though seeking rest, yet the vibrant palette and dynamic textures suggest a restless undercurrent. The background, adorned with golden stars against a green sky, evokes an ethereal realm of hope and refuge just out of reach. The dripping reds at the bottom create a visceral contrast, grounding the piece in the weight of earthly struggles.
Inspired by the energy of the 4 of Swords from the tarot, this painting encapsulates the tension between the need for rest and the inability to find it. The deliberate absence of brushes lends the work a rugged honesty, as if each stroke mirrors the emotional labor of seeking peace in an unyielding world.
Where Is My Peace? challenges the viewer to confront their own restlessness, offering both a reflection of struggle and a reminder of the importance of pausing to heal.