This is my most important and favourite painting that I have made to date. The tiger is going down – falling from space, but he is not going down without a fight. This symbolism is amplified by the fact that he is “protected in a beautiful bubble of colours and shapes” which empowers him to see the beauty in the struggle.

Adversity is only an obstacle that exists to test and measure your character. Going through the whole cancer experience was tough; the 14 hour surgery, radiation treatments, morphine, years of recovery and follow up surgeries and a lifetime of pain management. The biggest challenge or fear can arise from the fear of the unknown.
I wanted to transposed the harsh side effects of the radiation therapy and this pain into a new and more powerful energy – a “strength” that could come from within my art. By taking ownership of this pain I discovered that art can be more than just something that is simply good – but rather it can be good for something. Never ever go down.. without a fight.

Take strength from your pain and be stronger for it.