It brings harmony and presence, so that I am never alone – Tahina's Story
I believe that in my life, a lot of the decisions that I took were driven by an inner feeling that triggered something so deep in me that I knew I wanted to be with this person or in this case to live with this artwork. I remember when I first saw this artwork hanging on the wall of the exhibition in Paris, it was clear that I fell in love with it, with its colours and composition. And I couldn't really explain why. The same feeling arose to me when I fell in love with my boyfriends. No explanation, just emotion and intuition.
I loved it, but unfortunately, I could not afford it, so I detached completely from it and enjoyed contemplating it during the full length of the exhibition. I imagined how I would own it, but it felt so distant, out of the equation. I never bought original art before, it wasn't really for me. But eventually, I got it! I can’t explain the joy and profound gratitude that I felt at this moment. I think it was one of the best gifts I ever received.
When I hung it at home, it was so natural. Just like a relationship that was always meant to be. At the time, I was sharing the apartment with one of my friends who brought a painting featuring women. I also had a painting, which was a present from my friend’s parents, also featuring a woman, and both were hung in the living room. Very simply, we hang Pompeii on the remaining wall, above the sofa. It’s funny because it seems like the five women and the men in these three paintings converse with each other. The three paintings altogether bring harmony, company and presence to the space, so that I am never alone.
Often I lay down on the sofa and I love to contemplate the painting above. He is here. Always. Reminding the people who come to the flat and me, that there is always beauty around us and that we are never alone, as we are all part of a harmonious whole.
