Through & Through

#1 Trial of Passage

Acrylic on canvas

30 in × 24 in (76.20 cm x 60.96 cm)

The fool steps into a temple of his own body, faced with a match of his own creation — an introspective battle of ego, courage, and surrender. In order to advance in his odyssey, the fool must yield to the trials within and humbly accept judgment from the divine. As the fool approaches the first platform of ascension, he plays both black and white, challenging turmoil with peace, chaos with calm, rage with serenity. Met with two pendulum judges, they witness this match as a pivotal moment in his journey towards a higher self — carrying within themselves an understanding of harmony between the material and spiritual. As the match continues, portals arise reflecting his path and the moves made towards the upward road, intently observed by the temple itself and the constellations emerging as the fool delves deeper into the beyond.