Reaching For P'ong-lai

In this painting, an imaginary sailboat seems to head toward mythical horizons, searching for P’ong Laï, the legendary island of the Immortals. The vibrant colors unfold like a mirage, evoking a place between dream and reality, where time is suspended and the soul finds refuge. The vertical lines resemble fragile columns, guardians of a secret passage to the unknown. Here, the sea becomes a threshold, an invitation to cross the veil of the visible to reach eternity. The journey is not only maritime but also inward, a spiritual quest toward immortality and wisdom. The ship, fragile yet daring, embodies the courage of those who dare to seek the impossible. The painting becomes an ode to the longing for transcendence, to the force that drives human beings to surpass their own limits. Is this not the true treasure, more precious than the dreamed island itself?