Born out of a mixture of experimentation, wanton joy of painting, a childish fascination of 
the interplay of colour and texture, and an expression of inner fire and zeal, this painting 
came to be. The gold accents symbolise both the fragility and permanence of fire and the 
warmth of joy. It also represents the relentless pursuit of purpose, suggesting that 
within each person lies a fire that can both illuminate and transform.
 
Original, acrylics and 23.5k gold leaf on canvas, finished with high gloss varnish.