56” x 12” Oil 2025

“As the world sways under the weight of uncertainty, my painting of a boat floating away is not an act of defiance but an offering—a quiet invitation to drift into introspection. In a time when political turbulence encroaches on our sense of stability, this piece serves as a visual reprieve, a moment of stillness amid the growing storm.

 The boat, untethered yet serene, symbolizes both escape and surrender. It does not fight the current, nor does it seek a destination; instead, it allows the water to carry it forward, much like we must navigate the unpredictable tides of our era. Rather than provoke, I seek to provide a space for contemplation, where the viewer can set sail into their own thoughts, embracing the uncertainty with a sense of quiet resilience.”

~Pascale Ouellet