#579 Boy Named Zen

Boy Named Zen By Dutch Den Bosch Artist Zen Dageraad, Art piece (drawing) about: music family

Silly names,
Make peculiar people,
So next time,
You see your parents,
Try to,
Appreciate their care
And to,
Prevent making,
Their mistakes.

Music

Family

Created: 25/09/2023

Size: A3

Orientation: landscape

Type: drawing

For Sale:

Mine

Inspired by Johnny Cash's stirring narrative in "A Boy Named Sue", artist Zen Dageraad explores the profound impact of a name through his art piece. The narrative unravels a young boy named Sue, whose journey through adversity, spurred by a peculiar name given by his estranged father, leads to eventual self-discovery and reconciliation. Zen Dageraad, sharing a harmonic resonance with his own name, interprets this tale through a peaceful lens. In the heart of the canvas, a serene figure, painted in soothing red hues, sits cross-legged in meditation atop a calm blue block. The tranquility is further enhanced by his long, flowing green hair that gently falls over his composed face, as a warm yellow backdrop envelopes the scene, symbolizing a tranquil aura. This contemplative imagery presents a stark contrast to the rough tumble journey of Sue, yet holds a mirror to the profound reconciliation and inner peace found at the journey’s zenith. The interplay of name, identity, and destiny is beautifully explored, making this piece a harmonious ode to self-discovery and the power of acceptance.

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