Eghe (Time)

Collection Title: Peace In Chaos
Name of the artwork: Eghe (Time)
Dimensions: 28 x 36 inches
Medium: Pastel chalk on Strawboard
Year: 2024
Characteristics: Unique Selling Proposition, Certificate of Authenticity, Unframed

Meaning

This piece seeks to convey the healing power of time. The word "Eghe" is derived from the Esan language, meaning "time" in English. Patience can be challenging when facing mental struggles, often causing agitation and a desire for immediate change. However, nature repeatedly demonstrates that time is essential for both destruction and healing. It teaches us that healing, much like nature itself, requires time.

The path to mental wellness is a journey that requires both patience and action. To overcome challenges and foster positive change, we must make conscious choices and take decisive steps out of our metaphorical cages, one step at a time as our healing journey is a gradual process, and rushing can hinder it. 
The emotional burdens we carry within the depths of our minds such as the weight of past hurts, negative thoughts, and painful memories can cast a shadow over our present and future. However, time, like a gentle healer, can gradually soften these wounds and make them disappear. We must thus allow ourselves to relax, and let these negative experiences fade away, much like the sand in an hourglass.