Inquiry Within, is part of the Preserve Me watercolor and gouache series. It represents the crucial moment when we must process our societal fear of aging and face the inevitable. The serene profile of the figure, the external "shell," is surrounded by a vibrant, yet ephemeral, cascade of flowers that symbolizes fleeting beauty.
The true narrative unfolds through the four Orbettes, who embody the conflicting thoughts that define this internal struggle. One offers comfort, signaling acceptance of change, while another hangs upside down, representing the thought of giving up the fight. Contrasting this, a third Orbette makes a final, desperate attempt to steal a large bloom (youth/beauty), even as the last one pushes inward, trying to see past the ephemeral surface and discover the true, lasting value within the shell.
This artwork is a powerful meditation on self-worth. It challenges the viewer to look at their own divided thoughts and choose whi
$2500