The basic meaning behind this painting is very simple, the title is "Weight of the world". It is a sort of self portrait but I know this is, and can be related to many others. Everyone has their day to day troubles and it may feel as if we have the weight of the world on our shoulders. Sometimes we just break down and no one sees it, sometimes we just need to stop and catch our breathe, as if we are running from our troubles. The ropes in the picture interpret our restraint, sometimes we are afraid to face our troubles or whatever issue is holding us down. The water signifies being bogged down, almost sloshing around in this hard to move through substance, as if we can not get out of it, never ending. I know all of these images seem negative, but I added something to the character that I feel in my heart is the strongest positive in my life. The tattoo on the arm is the Buddhist mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum. What I am trying to show with this little addition is that no matter how bad things get, or how impossible situations seem, we just need to take a step back and breathe. Everything is a message or a sign, every struggle and problem is a tool to help you learn and not make same mistakes twice. The mantra is strong in my life, but this is a self portrait, so whatever there is in your life I know everyone has something that can get them through. Stay strong and positive. Thanks.
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