Original Painting

Infinite One

Mandala, Paintings

Infinite One explores the paradox of the boundless mind encountering its ultimate limitations. The mandala features white gates representing the threshold of nothingness that even the fastest force—thought itself—cannot penetrate. Bottle green hues symbolize ignorance and the vast unknown, while infinity-shaped ribbons spiral endlessly, depicting our minds’ relentless attempts to transcend boundaries.

Yellow swirls and colorful sprays represent life experiences spinning within our mental universe. The composition captures the eternal struggle between consciousness seeking escape and the profound emptiness that lies beyond understanding, accessible only through proper guidance and wisdom.

Dimension

15.7" (W) x 26.5" (H)

Medium

Acrylic on Canvas

Year Created

July 2020

Framing

Ready to Hang

Cultural Details

This mandala reflects Buddhist and Hindu concepts of mental liberation and the need for spiritual guidance. The mind’s perceived boundlessness meets the reality of enlightenment’s gateway—emptiness or “Sunyata.” The infinity symbols represent samsara’s endless cycle, while the unreachable white gates symbolize nirvana, accessible only through proper teaching and surrender of ego-mind.

Artist's Personal Note

“This piece emerged from contemplating what truly moves fastest in existence. While light races through space, the mind instantly travels through time and memory. Yet for all its speed and apparent freedom, consciousness faces impenetrable barriers—the white gates of pure emptiness.

I painted the mind’s futile dance, its infinity loops of thought trying to break free, surrounded by the experiences that both enrich and confine us. True liberation requires surrendering our mental gymnastics to deeper wisdom.”