Seeking what is true is not seeking what is desirable.
― Albert Camus, The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays
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This is another new painting that is headed to the Principle Gallery for my solo show that opens on June 2. The name I chose for this show is Truth and Belief, two concepts that often, especially in this past year of confusion, get jumbled up in our minds
At least, that’s what I believe. It might be true. Or not.
You see, that’s the thing. We often claim to want to know the truth but what we want is validation. We want a truth that confirms what we already believe to be true.
Unfortunately, that is not always the case.
And in the face of a truth that contradicts their beliefs, some will hang onto their misguided belief with even greater tenacity. They view the truth at this point as an adversary, something to be overcome or at least pushed aside to make room for their belief.
But truth is always there, like it or not. It will at some point come into view for all to see, believers and non-believers alike.
And that’s what I see in this piece. The path going into the picture separates with one branch heading into the forest where the view will be limited by the trees and the terrain. The other branch follows a route that takes it to a higher point where the view is unobstructed. The truth of that time and place is clear and undeniable despite what one might believe.
Now a disclaimer: I don’t know if any of this is actually true. But I do believe it to be so. As much as it can be for a schlub sitting in the woods in front of a computer at 6 in the morning. Once I climb to a better vantage point I might think otherwise.
This piece is titled Seeking Truth and is 12″ by 12″ on canvas.
Redtree Times 