“All His Earthly Success Amounted to Nothing of Eternal Value” – my latest piece, a reflection on the fleeting nature of material success and the profound emptiness it can leave behind.

In this work, I wanted to capture that moment of realization—a figure surrounded by fiery hues, reaching out in desperation, yet finding no relief. The blue shape above represents an unattainable peace, a distant oasis that remains forever out of reach. The intense reds and layered textures symbolize the weight of unfulfilled longing, the haunting realization that wealth and power offer no true solace.

Each stroke of acrylic, and marker adds layers to this complexity, embodying the depth of human memory, consequence, and regret. This piece serves as a reminder that the things we often chase, though grand in this life, may ultimately leave us empty in a larger, eternal context.