[Solitude – Snow Leopard – Reconnection]
The latest mural I did in Hong Kong. Located in Central, Hong Kong, and it will remain here for a minimum of two months. This wall is provided by La Cabane, and it’s a rotation wall that artists can apply all year round. I applied this with the help from a fellow artist in Hong Kong @neillhw, who was supposed to paint with me but later was occupied with work and I got to paint the entire wall on my own. I took this as an opportunity to have a break from commercial ties and just painted whatever I want.
To be honest I didn’t have much concepts before painting the wall, but the first thing that came into my mind soon after was snow leopard. The initial sketch only consisted of one snow leopard, the one in the middle, but others were added later as further practice of its hair and facial forms. I admire the gracefulness of the creature and the solitude it seems to possess, being surrounded by snowy mountains and harsh terrains. Graceful yet fearless, seems perfectly content at its territory. Somehow it reflects my inner desire of being content within harsh environments, graceful yet fearless.
There is a very subtle progression of ways to demonstrate its hair and forms, probably only noticeable by me, but already it’s a huge step for me. Mural is a great way to rediscover and reconnect with oneself. Life to me seems to be a journey of rediscovery, evaluation and reconnection.
Thank you everyone who helped me throughout the week and thank you La Cabane for giving freedom to paint what I want with no compromises. It’s a good break from commercial murals allows me to review my work and myself.
