Thread #02 Painting

After taking a hiatus from painting and encountering diverse people from all walks of life, Calee J. was led to an enlightening revelation about the human experience and, ultimately, art. It was refreshingly simple yet profound: a line; a segment in both time and space. Everyone begins and ends at distinct points, yet the journey in between—filled with twists, turns, loops, rises, and falls—is uniquely their own. Unknowingly, each person follows an elusive flow, their life becoming a piece of art, striving towards perfection and completion. Each life is composed of the same basic elements, yet every journey forms a unique map of the soul. This understanding paves the way to recognizing the interconnectedness of life: each existence is a continuous line, a distinct piece of a grand puzzle. Each piece, while unique, fits perfectly into the grand design, contributing to the overall picture. Calee J's straightforward paintings are not just a reflection, but a meditation and acceptance of this simple, yet beautiful truth. Each piece of her work is an integral part of the larger puzzle, representing the continuous line of an individual life while simultaneously highlighting the intricate web of interconnected lives.