This work is inspired by the notion that true reality is the internal mind. I wanted to stray away from the idea of starting with a concept or feeling that the painting is moulded around; instead, I decided to let my subconscious mind and pure imagination guide me to come up with 'random' subject matter, and from there, I the meaning and feeling showed itself to me as the painting grew. This is the third painting of a three-part series, inspired by an 'inception' like state of reality, where there are worlds within worlds. My intention behind this series is for viewers to perceive and feel whatever they choose, whether that be from colour, subject or concept.
Inside Mr. Terry's Top-Hat's Castle's Teacup
Original painting by LiLian Tjia
Acrylic paint on stretched canvas
16.5 W x 23.5 H x 0.6 D in