A World Beyond Perfection original collage on canvas

Perfection is a cage, if an awe inspiring and beautiful one. These two birds long to fly outside with the other birds, who have discovered the freedom to make mistakes, play, and be one with nature. Other birds have been there, but happily returned to the quest for perfection of their own accord.

The yellow and white background beyond the window, a William Morris pattern along with the curtains, contains a mistake. It's made of two pieces instead of just one, showing that little line, that shift where you feel something is off about your pursuit of perfection, when you realize it's unachievable.

The tacit expectation that we should all pursue perfection makes most of us despair, grow resentful, and ultimately give up. There must be room to play and make mistakes on the way. If perfection is desired then the path is more important than the goal...which is impossible anyway.

Original collage and colored pencil drawing on canvas with the sides painted metallic gold. Measures 12x12 inches and .5 inches deep. Varnished to provide archival UV protection.

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