first light passage



First Light Passage is an intensely symbolic seascape that captures the moment of a challenging, yet purposeful, journey. The composition is split between the turbulent teal and white water of the foreground, representing the struggles and uncertainty of the present moment, and the majestic golden dawn breaking through the dark clouds above, signifying new beginnings and hope.

The central subject, the bright yellow taxi boat, is a deliberate choice. It transforms a common urban commuter vehicle into an icon of a guided journey, suggesting that even the most ordinary of lives must navigate extraordinary obstacles. The boat cuts a path through the agitated sea, moving resolutely towards the distant, serene cityscape—the ultimate goal. The sun's reflection creates a powerful path of light on the water, a guiding line that assures the vessel, despite the waves, it is on its chosen course. This artwork is a meditation on the beauty of persistence, affirming that even the greatest turbulence serves only to lead us to the light.