March 10, 2025 • Minor Work
Introduction
To be seen is to be known. To be known is to be judged.
Nothing escapes the sight of the divine. They see beyond deception, beyond illusion, beyond time itself.
Live with honor, and the eyes become light, guardians, and wisdom. Stray from truth, and they become an unshakable reminder that nothing is ever truly hidden.
They remind us that every action, every thought, every ripple of energy we put into the world is accounted for. Karma does not forget.
The work is a dense, symmetrical mandala made of repeating eye-like forms. I used fine hand-drawn linework, strong color contrast, and fluid movement to bring it together. It was made in just a few days, but it pulls together different threads from my earlier work into something that feels complete on its own.
Even though this is listed as a minor piece, it carries more weight than that for me. It felt like a natural step after the heavier mandalas from earlier in the year, and it stands as a strong, fully realized work.
Symbols + Meaning
The title and central motif originated from a personal dream in which a peacock appeared as a clear and meaningful sign.
The peacock’s shimmering “eyes” trace back to the myth of Argus Panoptes, the hundred-eyed giant whom Hera set to guard Io, one of Zeus’s lovers.
Silver-tongued and cunning, Hermes was sent to free Io. He lulled Argus to sleep with music before striking him down.
As tribute, Hera gathered his many eyes and set them into the peacock’s tail, transforming them into an eternal symbol of divine sight, protection, and truth.
Work Details
Created: March 10, 2025
Collection: Individual Work
Category: Minor Work
Medium: Digital Illustration • Autodesk Sketchbook • Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ Tablet & Stylus
Dimensions: 3000×3000 pixels
Techniques: Dense hand-drawn linework • Vibrant color contrast • Dynamic movement • Radial symmetry
Primary Themes: Symbolism • Personal mythology • Perception • Duality
Primary Motif: Peacock eyes, Mandala
Related Works: Starfox, Sacred Navigator, Spectral Fox, Saturn Return
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