Are you blind that you can't see the difference?

What thoughts arise when confronted with mirrored faces divided by stark contrasts? This creation challenges perceptions through precise geometry and a bold application of blue and white, sparking a discussion on identity and duality. The symmetrical arrangement prompts examination of shape and color, reminiscent of modern abstraction. Culturally, this piece reflects on individuality versus conformity, leading viewers to explore their own narratives in relation to societal norms. The meditative quality of the intertwined background lines emphasizes themes of connection and separation. Ultimately, these universal motifs engage emotions, inviting exploration of unity and division within oneself.

This piece was inspired by an episode of Star Trek that I saw back in the 1970s. The episode is The Last Battlefield S3 #15. It dealt with a planet in which the citizens had been at war with each other for thousands of years. The difference apparently was which side of the face was black and which was white. This show left a lasting impression on me. And here we are more than 50 years later and it seems that nothing has changed. We as a nation seem to still be in conflict with each other and any new immigrants.

The painting is trying to bring attention, as the show that inspired it to how much we are alike and deep down we are all looking and dreaming the same things. Only superficial differences is what makes us feel we are different.