"Passing Through" is one of 7 paintings in a series called Chinoiserie Swimmers.  In this painting 2 swimmers pass through the water in a tranquil motion.  The paintings are about viewing the figure as a vessel. Each figure / vessel has a unique bodysuit design that represents each individual person and their experiences in life.  In some cultures, if the vessel is cracked, or is imperfect, it is mended with silver or gold leaf glue to celebrate these imperfections as a part of the character building and depth of the person's unique circumstances. The silver leaf thread in the Chinoiserie paintings "mends" these cracks in the swimming figure vessels. The Chinoiserie Series honors each person's traumas and triumphs that build the stories that create each person's life experience. This 20" X 20" X 1.5" painting is an original mixed media acrylic on canvas with silver leaf paint and embroidery thread.  The painting can stand alone or be grouped with others from the series.  The slow and mindful poses create a sense of calm and can transform the energy of any space to peaceful.  There is a wire on the back of this painting and it is ready to be displayed in your room.