Wanderlust

About the Artwork

This artwork, created with the scratchboard technique, is a visual representation of the poem "Restless like a compass, we've wandered all our lives." The golden and shimmering lines depict the trail of a wandering compass against a dark, velvety backdrop. These lines, with their delicate and dancing twists, convey a sense of constant motion and restlessness, symbolizing humanity's ceaseless quest for meaning and purpose in life. The contrast between the golden and dark colors emphasizes the duality of life—the search for light amidst darkness—and evokes a feeling of wandering, searching, and hope in the viewer. The compass-like lines narrate a story of struggle and striving, while the golden light, amidst the darkness, symbolizes the hope and illumination that lies at the end of this endless journey.