Ben Hiebel

Boy and Collie

Medium: Oil and Pastel Painting on Canvas Dimensions: 14.00" x 22.00" Signature: Unsigned

Date: 1935 Medium: Pastel on Board Dimensions: 40.00" x 30.00" Signature: Signed Lower Left Framed and comes with Calendar Print Published by Gerlach...

Alagbe's artwork draws attention to the man's jacket, which showcases his bare chest. The jacket, reminiscent of a vintage style, represents the layers we often wear to shield ourselves from the world. By revealing his bare chest, the man symbolizes a willingness to be vulnerable and open to self-exploration. The jacket becomes a canvas for introspection, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own inner journeys toward peace and self-discovery. The quote by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, "We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds," resonates deeply with Alagbe's artwork. It highlights the idea that true peace cannot be attained externally unless we find serenity within ourselves. The artwork invites viewers to examine their own inner landscape and cultivate a sense of harmony, balance, and compassion toward themselves and others. Embedded within the artwork is another profound quote, this time from The Bhagavad Gita...

Earth tones, totem with female figures, dog, florals; lime wash, acrylic ink, flashe and pastel painting on canvas; custom wood float frame; folk art inspired Hand signed by the art...