Thursday, 22 December 2022

Image 06: The Motif of Journey

 Two people walking. Railway station. Train is leaving. Cinematic. Story-telling.

Journey has been one of the time-tested and celebrated motifs in the arts and literature. We are delighted by journeys whether it is Odysseus’s return journey or the creative journey of an artist such as shown in Amadeus. There is something magical, captivating about journey that fills us with joy.

Not all the journeys are pleasant though. They can be extremely challenging: it is not always easy to let go of the past, the people and the things that you once held dear. Despite the many challenges involved,  journey has the potential to be a transformative experience it can leave an indelible impression on one’s mind. 

Image(s) 12: An Hourglass Cast in Stone

Buildings, especially those built with care and caution, retain the power to move the spirit. They are decanters of a sublime potion potent ...