Ego

Ego is the root of suffering. 

Suffering arises entirely from ego-clinging —the conviction that the self needs constant protection and adoration. This conviction drives our every action and reaction. Metaphorically, nooses in Tibetan thangkas symbolise the snaring, binding, and finally strangling of the ego. Ultimate liberation is achieved through the renunciation of Ego, in other words complete selflessness. 

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Sacred geometry is the study of spiritual meaning in various spatial arrangements. In the concentric structure of mandalas, the circle represents the wholeness of an individual - the self, and the square represents the Cartesian dimensions, or one’s surrounding. The mandala describes the awareness of how we, as conscious beings, relate to our cosmos, our world. 

Jacqueline Shiu uses Chinese classical, Tibetan Thangka, & French art nouveau motifs in her paintings to illustrate the truth, the good, and the beautiful. Geometric proportions & symmetry express dignity, righteousness, and order; organic lines & shapes embody the complexity and depth of human emotions; detail & intricacy reflect human dedication and perseverance; and flowers are symbolic of grace and perfection.