The full moon over water is a recurring theme in my work (see below)...
The full moon over water is a recurring theme in my work, embodying a return to our emotions during dark moments. I believe it is through facing our vulnerabilities and fears that we begin to find hope, and the full moon radiates that power. This full moon painting, smaller and more realistic, takes inspiration directly from a photograph I took of the moon above the water. The moon, now both benevolent and powerful, casts its light over the water, inviting us to reflect on our own internal light in the face of shadow.
The theme of shadows also brings to mind the words of bell hooks: "To love, we must first face our own darkness." The process of encountering our shadows and learning to integrate them allows us to stop projecting what we don't accept in ourselves onto others. The work of the full moon is to remind us of the light that still exists, even in our darkest times.
Postscript for astrology enthusiasts:
As Neptune has recently entered Aries, this powerful shift encourages us to tap into our deepest emotions, dreams, and intuition, and take inspired action. With Pisces energy still very much present, we are invited to confront and integrate the parts of ourselves that we might have been avoiding. These energies are reflected in my painting, as I explore the balance between emotion, shadow, and light. With Neptune and Saturn transiting close to my Ascendant at 29 degrees Pisces, conjunct Black Moon Lilith, I’m working to activate this potent energy within myself and share that journey through my art.
Triada Samaras 4/7/2025
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