Time Flies

Oil on canvas

Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)
Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)

“Time Flies” is a painting that weaves together the ephemeral nature of time and the futile struggle to control it. The canvas depicts a surreal scene where a majestic, intricately crafted watch takes flight, soaring through billowing clouds. However, this timepiece is not an ordinary watch – it is a stunning amalgamation of architectural elements, forming a symbol of human endeavor and ingenuity. As the flying watch propels itself through the clouds, delicate yet resilient ropes extend from its structure, reaching towards the earth below. These thin, ethereal ropes symbolize the human attempt to control time, to tether it to the tangible world. However, the tension in the scene lies in the fact that these ropes are insufficient, unable to restrain the relentless march of time. Tiny human figures cling desperately to the fragile strands, suspended in mid-air as if defying gravity. Their expressions reflect the inevitability of the struggle, a futile attempt to grasp onto something as elusive as time itself. The ropes strain and snap. “Time Flies” invites viewers to contemplate the paradox of our efforts to control time and the inevitability of its passing. The architectural intricacies of the flying watch celebrate human achievement, while the crumbling structure and breaking ropes convey the ephemeral and uncontrollable nature of time. The painting serves as a poignant reminder of the beauty found in the acceptance of impermanence and the continuous journey through the intangible realms of past, present, and future.