Red Boat near Rayang

Red Boat near Rayang - oil/panel - 7"x5" - sold

“Your life is an island separated from all other islands and continents. Regardless of how many boats you send to other shores or how many ships arrive upon your shores, you yourself are an island separated by its own pains, secluded in its happiness”. - Kahlil Gibran

Islands have been an important symbol and motif in my work for many years now.

There is something about a land mass surrounded by moving tides that struck a cord at a very young age and continues to resonate with me.

How many times have I gazed across at this landmass in wonder? How many times have I scrutinized it intently? I somehow know that this place is an extension of me - like I am gazing at a symbol of myself, a purer me with a strong voice and one clear message for humanity.

- Richard