American YinYang
by Lisa Pearlman
Title
American YinYang
Artist
Lisa Pearlman
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Art
Description
This work of conceptual art is a poignant statement piece on peace, as well as a visual representation of the ancient wisdom of balance and harmony, a depiction of the timeless Yin and Yang, birthed from the heart of Chinese Philosophy.
This visual masterpiece is so much more than a symbolic portrayal of a national emblem, painting a picture of the United States of Americaโs dualistic nature, dating back to its formative union borne out of disorder and division. Every freedom we enjoy has been borne in the battle-scarred womb of opposing yet complementary forces, our peace borne in the midst of chaos, and our strength of unity through diversity and divisiveness.
We must remember all conditions are temporary, the status quo constantly shifting and transforming, as it has throughout the course of history.
Behold a canvas where two halves entwine in a delicate embrace, each searching for the other to forge wholeness and equilibrium. The narrative woven into the red, white and blue canvas of Stars and Stripes draws inspiration from the deep-seated beliefs of Chinese and Korean cultures, embodying the concepts of dark and light, night and day, as much as war and peace, east and west, rich and poor, democrat and republican, chaos and order, united and divided, harmony and anarchy.
Yin, with its passive, nocturnal whispers, is a tribute to the feminine essence, a gentle descent into the embrace of shadows. Yang, in contrast, is the masculine spirit, active and luminous, an ascent towards the sun-kissed peaks of day.
The iconic graphic at the heart of this piece is a dance of lifeโs principles within a circle, a representation of how each half is the beginning of the other, forever bound in cosmic interplay. Embracing the wisdom of Eastern philosophy, medicine, and art, this artwork is not just a statement piece for your space but a daily reminder of the balance that is essential in our lives, the same balance that is interwoven into the fabric of American society.
Add this exquisite piece to your collection and let it be a constant inspiration towards a harmonious existence, and a reminder of how each of us plays an integral role in the community, as well as in the evolution of humanity, a role that is both complementary to and interdependent of each other, an assortment of interlocking parts that fit together to complete the whole of the puzzle.
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December 27th, 2023
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Robert Bales
So beautiful and very nicely presented, Lisa!! Thanks for the information!! LFX
Lisa Pearlman replied:
Thank you for the kind words Robert! ๐๐ Happy New Year! ๐ ๐ May 2024 be filled with love, light, laughter and unlimited abundance! ๐ค