This collection represents a personal journey of self-discovery. Through these works, I’m peeling back the layers of my soul — revealing moments where I felt lost, only to rediscover myself.
Title: Spaghetti Soul & Unraveling the Layers (2 Pieces)
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 20 cm x 25 cm (each piece)
From the tangled web of a six-year relationship, I emerged like a plate of spaghetti—each
layer a story of lost self. The empty plate symbolizes the void left behind, a canvas of untold
stories. Unraveling the Layers reflects my journey back to wholeness, where each tangled
thread reveals the beauty in complexity and the path to rediscovery.
Title: Butterfly Ascendancy
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 60 cm x 60 cm
In the journey of transformation, I embraced my true self, rising like a butterfly from the chrysalis. Butterfly Ascendancy symbolizes my liberation and the beauty of growth, a testament to the power of overcoming challenges and finding freedom in my soul.
Title: Beyond Identity
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 92 cm x 122 cm
It is an endless journey,
but the entrance is silent.
Put the weight behind;
no manifestation nor destination.
You are here, as a butterfly floating in the light.
Title: Chasing Completion
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 91 cm x 101 cm
Chasing Completion captures the idea of a quest for wholeness that often feels elusive. It reflects the journey of seeking fulfillment outside oneself – through relationships, success, or material gains—while grappling with a sense of incompleteness.
This art work evokes a sense of longing and the realization that external sources cannot truly fill the void within. It highlights the internal struggle of looking for validation and completeness in the outside world, often leading to a cycle of dissatisfaction. The artwork can symbolize this journey, illustrating the moments of reflection, realization, and ultimately the understanding that true completeness comes from within.
In Chasing Completion, I invite viewers to consider their own paths and the ways they seek fulfillment, encouraging introspection about the nature of self-acceptance and inner peace.
Title: Goddess of Creation
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 51 cm x 51 cm
In the heart of her being, she embraced her Dharma, awakening to the vibrant desires of her inner child. As the Goddess of Creation, she returned home to a realm of colors and forms, where fear dissipates and true expression flourishes. Here, she leaves her fingerprints on the world, igniting universal awareness through her art.
Title: From Shame to Strength
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 76 cm x 101 cm
In the ashes of self-doubt and shame, she rose anew—a phoenix embracing her truth, free from the chains of expectation. This awakening is not the end, but the beginning of her journey to reclaim her vibrant essence.
Title: Self-compassion
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 76 cm x 76 cm
Self-compassion is a gentle embrace,
A whisper of healing in moments of grace.
When we stumble, it nurtures our heart,
Forgiveness blooms, a fresh new start.
In struggle, we find a kind hand,
Each shared heartbeat helps us understand.
With mindful awareness, we pause to connect,
In shadows and light, our truths we reflect.
Through self-kindness, we rise and see,
The source of abundance has always been me.
Title: Echoes of Emptiness
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 91 cm x 76 cm
Echoes of Emptiness suggests a profound sense of stillness and the remnants of thoughts or feelings that linger in a quiet mind. It reflects the idea that even in emptiness, there can be reverberations of past thoughts or experiences, creating a subtle resonance.
In the context of this layer, this title conveys the beauty of meditation and the moments when the mind is clear, yet the echoes of previous thoughts create a space for reflection and insight. It captures the balance between silence and the subtle traces of awareness that remain.
Title: Transcending Thoughts
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 91 cm x 76 cm (36 in x 30 in)
Transcending Thoughts refers to the process of moving beyond or rising above one’s usual thought patterns and mental noise. It implies achieving a state of awareness where one can observe their thoughts without being consumed by them, often associated with deeper self-understanding and connection to a higher self. This concept is commonly explored in meditation and mindfulness practices, where the goal is to recognize that thoughts are not the entirety of one’s identity or existence.
Title: Ego Eclipse, Creative Dawn
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 91.44 cm x 121.92 cm
Ego Eclipse, Creative Dawn symbolizes the transformation that occurs when the ego is brought into balance or overshadowed, allowing creativity to flourish. The term Ego Eclipse” suggests that the ego, which often limits perception and self-expression, is being obscured like the moon eclipsing the sun. In this metaphorical eclipse, the ego’s dominance fades, making room for the Creative Dawn, which represents the awakening of deeper creativity, intuition, and insight.
It highlights how balancing the rational and emotional sides of the brain can lead to a fresh, more expansive way of seeing the world, unlocking new angles of creative expression. It’s a journey from the self-centered nature of the ego to a more open, imaginative state of being.
Atena Salehi 