The Vessel #2- Current Bearing Print

This work is about the control of self-control. The fishes partly modeled after piranha symbolize emotions as both can be chill on one second then snap the following, and the protagonist here still surrounds himself with the former but watches over them. In many forms of meditations and mindfulness, detachment seemed to be a running theme, understandably as emotions can easily override the better part of us. Likewise however so can the rationalizing point of view, which tends to be seen as cold because reality often is—like seeing the kindness of others as prejudicial biases instead of selflessness, maternal & paternal relationship as parent-offspring instincts or affection just as chemical reaction—and all to often can set the trap of why do anything if nothing matters in the end defeatist nihilism. Not seeing to close at times, even anger—petty as it might be—can be channeled for mental energy and ends as a net positive as long permanent damages are to be consciously avoided. Hell, even sadness can condiment your top 40 sad boi hours spotify playlist. The title current bearing doubles for tides navigation & bearing the present moment.