Peace Please

Medium

Mixed media on Canvas

Dimensions

24"H × 18"W

Year

2024

This artwork portrays Buddha in a serene and contemplative presence, created using a unique mixed-media technique that combines upcycled newspaper, paint, and canvas. The Buddha emerges from a layered background of recycled newspaper, where fragments of printed words, headlines, and images remain visible beneath the painted surface. These remnants of everyday life create a striking contrast with Buddha’s calm expression and meditative presence. The tension between the constant noise of the outside world and the stillness represented by Buddha becomes an important part of the artwork. By using discarded newspapers as an artistic material, the piece gives something temporary and overlooked a new purpose. The transformation of ordinary newsprint into a meaningful work of art reflects themes of renewal, impermanence, mindfulness, and transformation—ideas closely connected to the philosophy associated with Buddha.