Eternal Return (2021) Painting by Yannis Noelle C.

Titled Eternal Return, the painting is inspired by Friedrich Nietzsche's theory of Eternal Return. The purpose of this theory is to guide people to reflect on their entire life and face it head-on, admitting that this is who they are, that they have experienced everything, good and bad, and that each experience adds up to the whole of who you are now.

Pain is an inevitable part of life. The meaning of experiencing pain may be positive or negative, depending on whether one handles the experience appropriately.

The middle of the painting depicts the Doraemon Time Machine, representing a vehicle that enables one to enter the Eternal Return, wherein past, present, and future are all intertwined.

The fireplace is an homage to Rene Magritte Time Transfixed, which represents the entrance and exit of a time machine.

The color pink, and doors, are both objects in the physical world. Here we connects these two ideas and establishes that both may be taken for metaphorical excursions into other universes or dimensions.

Landscapes is painted behind the door, showing different dimensions and symbolizing a hopeful, positive experience.

The road of life is a winding one. It can teach us that there is joy in each bend, no matter how many times we may travel the same path.

The Roman numeral clock features a time tunnel that turns the numbers back to 4:44. This is an Angel number meaning that the angels have been guarding your home.

Facing a mirror, you turn the mirror toward yourself, and seek the support of a trusted friend or counselor as you continue your journey.

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