"Waiting for Mr Outplacer" , by Erik Pevernagie, oil on canvas, 130 x 100 cm

If we cannot flap with the butterflies of "happiness," we must bring to life the cascades of "joy," conjuring up the spell of its enchantment and rolling cheerfully on the splashing waves of the future.

If we cannot start up to the sky of our dreams with the bluebirds of ecstasy or soar along on the rhythm of the humming bumblebees of our imagination, we must dare to think and apprehend what is hindering us, trying to capture the wonders of the moment.

As we misspell the message of our life story and cannot take control of the lane that we have set out, we'll keep on wobbling on the tightrope of our future.

Many cannot find their place in the world as they have missed the right track. When redundant employees become victims of the company's downsizing, they need the lighting shine of assistance.

The "redundancy trauma" is a significant hindrance in our life and is, next to divorce and death, an extremely nerve-racking experience.

An out-placer can seek to give the glow of a lighthouse, the assistance for new employment, a proper re-orientation in the job market, and a piece of fun and enjoyment.

We expect the out-placer to bring to life the bluebirds of joy and the humming bumblebees of pleasure.

Phenomenon: Outplacement

Factual starting point of the painting: Men sitting in a row waiting for outplacement.