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Astrid Lesuisse
Do No Evil
Artist: Kristel Bechara
Year: 2023
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: H 120cm x W 80cm
Edition: Original Artwork 1 of 1
Status: Available
Inspired by the ancient Japanese proverb of the Three Wise Monkeys, this series is a modern-day interpretation of the iconic pictorial maxim that has been subject to extensive philosophical and political commentary.
Adding to the original proverb of the Three Wise
Monkeys, to do no evil is to stop yourself from
giving into your ego and unwise impulses which
only leads to unhappiness and regret. The
ramifications of our actions can be irreversible and this
new tenet of the cautionary maxim serves as a warning to
be mindful of what we put into motion.
In this portrait, the Wise Woman looks at us with an
introspective gaze as her colourful arms protectively wrap
around her. It seems as if her arms are restraining her from
doing something that she knows she will regret later on.
As we peer into her eyes, we seem to be challenged by
her ability to restrain herself and to also confront the base
impulses that have been the cause of our past misdeeds.
The Wise Woman through her soulful stare asks us: when
the time comes, will we be able to hold ourselves back and
do the right thing?
Kristel Bechara
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