
I am the one I know best
“The most powerful art in life is to turn pain into a healing talisman, a butterfly that blooms again in a feast of colors.” “I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality.” “I paint flowers so they won't die.”
I am who I know best. It is the result of that inner journey to find my true essence. Frida Kahlo
Painting on a wood panel with acrylic paints, the frame is made of parota wood.
120x150 cm.
I am the one I know best
×In the stillness of the work, an image emerges that is both a mirror and a map; "I am who I know best," a proclamation of identity and self-discovery. This is not simply a painting; it is a visual odyssey that narrates the most heroic journey of all: the inner journey in search of one's true essence.
Contemplate the figure on the wood panel: a woman whose presence is as bold as it is subtle, whose features capture the light of ancient wisdom. The vivid colors, applied with acrylic paints, are there not only for their aesthetic beauty, but for their ability to evoke deep emotions and resonate with the vibration of authenticity.
The red of her hair and jewelry represents passion, the fire of the spirit, the ardor of self-knowledge. The yellow of her eyes and earrings shines with the clarity and courage required to look into our soul. Her red lips are the expression, the result of giving voice to our inner truth. And her skin, presented in shades of gray, is not the absence of color, but the richness of all colors fused into one, symbolizing the wholeness that comes with self-knowledge.
Each brushstroke in this work is a word in the language of introspection, a syllable in the discourse of self-knowledge. The parota wood frame is the threshold between the outside world and the profound introspection this image invites us to cross. The wood, sturdy and resonant, supports a message as eternal as the tree from which it originates.
This painting is a tribute to life's odyssey, to the journey each person undertakes to find their own essence. It is a work that resonates with those who seek truth, who value introspection, and who dare to know themselves better than anyone else. The woman portrayed here is both a guide and a representation of each viewer; her unwavering gaze challenges each person to participate in their own journey of personal discovery.
"I am who I know best" is an affirmation of self-awareness and an invitation to live authentically. This work of art is for those who see the value of looking beyond the surface, for those who want to not only decorate a space but also inspire an internal dialogue, for those who see art not as an object, but as a companion on their journey toward self-knowledge.
Imagine this piece in your space, serving as more than decoration, but as a visual journal of your own growth, a daily reminder of your progress and the layers of your personality you've uncovered. This is an act of personal affirmation and a declaration that you are on the path of self-discovery and that you know yourself a little better every day. With this work, every glance is an introspection, and every day is a step closer to the authentic essence of who you truly are.