In Alongside, lotus flowers emerge from a luminous world where light, colour and form gently flow into one another.
Blossoms, buds and seed pods coexist in different stages of life, reflecting the quiet rhythm of growth, transformation and renewal. Some forms reveal themselves in delicate detail, while others seem to dissolve into the surrounding light.
Amid this unfolding landscape, the subtle presence of the Buddha suggests a deeper stillness, a quiet reminder of compassion, awareness and the beauty of simply being.
As the boundaries between flower, water and atmosphere soften, the painting invites contemplation of the unseen connections between all living things.
Alongside reflects on the gentle strength of presence and the quiet reassurance that nothing exists entirely alone.
Artwork Details
Artist · Jules Than
Year · 2026
Medium · Oil paint on 100% cotton canvas, 450 gsm, triple-primed with acrylic gesso
Dimensions · 122.1 H × 152.6 W × 3.8 D cm
Framing · Unframed, ready to hang
Artwork · Original, one of a kind
