The Philosophy Behind the Painting

This painting depicts an antique pocket watch suspended in the vastness of space.

The watch symbolises a person's share of time—their lifetime.

Its imperfect, melting form represents the days and moments that have passed without leaving a meaningful impact. In contrast, the large, radiant stars symbolise the days and memories that continue to shine brightly and remain unforgettable.

A human figure, portrayed as an astronaut, hangs from a rope tied around their hand. The rope represents the hardships and burdens of life, while the hand holding a knife symbolises the feeling of giving up. At this moment, the astronaut is faced with a choice:

1. Cut the rope, freeing themselves from the pain caused by it; or
2. Continue hanging on until the watch has completely melted.

The first choice offers relief by removing the burden they carry. However, the consequence is that they abandon their struggles through an act of surrender before their time has naturally come.

The second choice is open to personal interpretation. Whether it is considered worthwhile depends on each individual's goals, dreams, hopes, and determination. The knife represents only a small part of the failures they have experienced. Instead of giving in, they choose to endure, allowing the watch to melt on its own as time continues its inevitable course.

Achievements

This painting was awarded Third Place in an internal art competition.

It was also the artist's very first painting competition. At first, the artist was reluctant to participate, but with encouragement from a friend and seeing the frustration of their class representative, they decided to compete on behalf of their class.

The painting took approximately two weeks to complete before the competition. Through dedication, perseverance, and sincere effort, the artist successfully finished both the painting and the philosophy behind it.

Price: Rp 250,000,-