THE VOICES WITHIN - This series has been an exploration of the self and the personification of the ‘inner voices’ in the form of varied conversations - entitled ‘The Voices Within’ - focusing specifically on the emotions experienced by individuals during the recent global pandemic and resulting lockdowns; namely – ‘Contradiction’, ‘Serenity’ and ‘Rage’. Each painting allows the viewer to connect to a specific emotion that felt relevant to them; initiating a dialogue with the relevant painting as well as their inner self. It can be a conflicting dialogue with oneself or even a serene monologue | SERENITY - The black drip on black canvas here suggests calmer voices – an inner peace, as a result of the acceptance of the changed world around us. A monologue as opposed to a dialogue – a balance between the inside and the pandemic around us – with no conflicts or extremities within. The ultimate inner state which one strives for in this otherwise chaotic world.