Emptiness of a Free Man

Chapter 1 of my story, entitled SELF. This, in fact, is my first attempt to tell a story of finding independence and freedom. The whole process of this oil on canvas painting (50 x 60 cm) was daunting as I could see my own struggles in every brush stroke. This is a depiction of someone whose authentic self does not belong to or accepted by their deep-rooted cultural and societal norms. This is someone who has physical independence and freedom, but not the emotional equivalence. I believe that they are in a desperate search of solace in solitude. The next chapter (Chapter 2: Cause and Effect) will delve into the background story of SELF.