Nowness

It is about living in the present.

Clouds in general remind us of every ticking moment of time as it floats through the vast sky. These Tibetan motif clouds are set against the background of a simple Mandala - a symbol of perfection & totality. Together they convey contrasting yet complementary ideas of what time actually is - an instantaneous as well as endless phenomenon. Integrating this concept into our experience, we can appreciate the constant ‘present’ moment.

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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.