"Voices of the sea" , by Erik Pevernagie, oil on canvas, 80 x 100 cm x x

The perpetual movement of the water, rolling from and to unknown destinations, with the voices of the sea shielding us from the raging furies and the shrieking sounds of dystopian surroundings, create an unwinding veil for stilled happiness, acquainting us with the gentle, cosmic rhythms of an alien world. They are a soothing relief and let us listen to the voices of our inner world.

The voices of the sea convey fleeting sounds of the infinite elements of an ethereal world. The rhythmical heartbeat of the fluid substance and the mystical scenery ooze the pulse of a surreal environment: 'Panta Rei.' As we sense the whispering vibrations of the sea and hover on the waves of the present, we realize that each moment flows into an unknown destination. Everything melts down into a new mystery since 'now' will never come back, and 'tomorrow' is unknown territory.

When we sometimes feel devastated by the deafening noise of the daily commotion, the voices of the sea may help us to elope into a haven of new dimensions. Through our third ear, we can hear inspirational sounds in the symphony of our expectations while discovering uncharted alleys in the chaos of our minds.

If we give way to the desire to look above and beyond the limit of the horizon, we can perceive a fabulous range of unsuspected privileges unfolding in front of our eyes. Lust of life digs out hidden qualities and subdued yearnings from the silence of our inner self.

The magic of the present moment that is warily stored in the granary of our memory may pop up at any time and usher us along the winding paths of our life and light up the dead points in the dim curves of our journey.

Dreaming is adding vibrant color to the shriveled landscape of our reality. Since we are not always in a position to decamp or lay claim to the future, it can tread lightly in the twinkling meanders of our minds and bring relief and mental freedom.

Phenomenon: Sea, permanent change

Factual starting point of the picture: Woman, sea, sailboats