This painting, “A Prayer of Setting Free: I Give My Heart to the World,” humbly reflects on the tender, universal journey of parenthood. It seeks to capture a profound, yet often quiet, truth: that from the moment a child is born, they begin their life connected to the wider world. A parent’s love and care are given freely, nurturing their children’s growth, until, in time, they stand on their own.
The artwork gently considers this natural progression—the quiet but significant act of learning to let go and allowing a child their freedom. It acknowledges the deep giving inherent in every parent, who offers all they know and all they are. For mothers, this is often a deeply felt experience: she shares a part of herself, perhaps even her heart, with the world, as she entrusts her children to their unfolding lives. “A Prayer of Setting Free” is a modest contemplation of release, enduring affection, and the quiet strength found in supporting those we love as they find their own way.
Date Created: 2024
Physical Dimensions: 60″X48″ (152cm X 122cm)
Type: Painting
Medium: Acrylic, Acrylic Ink and Oil on canvas
Rights: ©Jeanyu Chen
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