"Am I Falling, or Am I Flying?"

 

 

"Am I Falling, or Am I Flying?" captures the emotional and physical transition of a woman as she plunges into the depths of water. What begins as a fall quickly transforms into a state of weightless suspension, raising the question: where is the boundary between falling and flying? This moment of intense stillness is painted in rich, warm reds, enveloping the figure in a sense of comfort, protection, and deep introspection. The water is both a place of refuge and a force that pulls the figure deeper, much like the warmth of the womb.


Surrounded by protective water plants, the figure is cradled by the elements, feeling both safe and deeply immersed in the experience. The atmosphere is one of peace, but it’s a peace that lingers just before the final surrender—the last breath, held for a moment in eternity. Passing mantas glide across the scene, as if guiding her deeper into this mysterious underworld. The surface of the water is unseen, and the world above is muted, distant, and warm, as everything that once seemed important now fades away. The painting evokes a sense of being lost in the moment, as if the subject is neither falling nor flying, but existing in a state of complete surrender.


This painting is a meditative exploration of the transition between life’s forces, symbolizing both an end and a new beginning. It asks viewers to reflect on the nature of change, surrender, and the comforting embrace of the unknown.

 

"Am I Falling, or Am I Flying?" – A profound oil painting depicting a woman falling into water, transitioning into a state of suspension. Surrounded by protective water plants and cradled in warm red water, the artwork symbolizes the transition between life and death, peace and surrender. It captures the question of the boundary between falling and flying, reflecting the experience of comfort and release during a moment of transformation.