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.

To think no evil is to discard all insidious thoughts and intentions out of our consciousness, leaving our mind free to focus on self-enrichment and positivity. A thought is an incredibly powerful instrument which can plant the seeds of virtuous introspection or set a trap of self-sabotage. In this oeuvre, a Wise Woman is seen lost in thought with one patterned hand holding her head and the other wrapped around her midriff. She seems to be caught in an internal battle, where her thoughts are in conflict and her mind is unmade.

As we see the internal struggle reflect in her face, we also find ourselves examining our thought patterns and what lays deep within the folds of our mind. We are left with the realization that it is our thoughts that we need to be more mindful of, as they can easily lead us