La Luna

acrylic on canvas
60 x 60 cm

Private Collection

"Conversations with the Moon | 01"
One night I spoke to the moon, when she was full.
She looked really at peace amidst the dark sky.
She appeared almost completely white, as she illuminated such immense light.
I was in awe. I wanted to know her secret.

I asked her, "aren't you afraid of the darkness that surrounds you?"

She replied;
"Do you really believe what you are only able to see? Do you not know that I glow just as brightly when the Sun blinds me? Do you only notice my existence when it is dark?
I am one in too many existing moons, but because you can only see me, you consider me special. I am special, but not for being the only one. I, have no fear of the vast darkness which surrounds me. In fact, I thank darkness everyday for my existence, for without it, you would not notice me. We all need darkness to remind us of the light that we are. From where I am in the sky, you glow so bright, possibly brighter than I do. Likewise, amidst the darkness, this is how I know you exist.
There is beauty in darkness and that beauty is you."
- Nell