In twilight's grasp, where shadows creep, I ponder on the life I keep, A dance with time, a fleeting breath, Acceptance whispers, sweet as death.

In youthful days, I sought to hide, From whispers of the great divide, But now I stand with open heart, Embracing fate, a vital part.

For life's true beauty lies in knowing, Our days on Earth, forever flowing, A finite flame, a sacred gift, A reminder true, our souls adrift.

So let me face mortality's embrace, With grace and peace, in humble space, For in acceptance, I find release, And cherish life, my soul's masterpiece.

Though moments fade, and bodies wither, I'll hold them close, my heart a river, For in acceptance, I shall find, The eternal peace of a grateful mind.

Transitioning from day to day, year to year as we navigate our own mortality to live life to its fullest.

This series is an exploration of the natural experience of aging. Each piece is a composed of skeletal elements and gold accents, symbolizing the beauty and fragility of life. The artworks are meant to capture the essence of aging and the wisdom that comes with it, as well as the inevitability of death.

The Wisdom of Time series offers a poignant reflection on the cycle of life and invites the viewer to contemplate their own mortality.

AI + digital painting by @dehiscenceart 2023