Freedom Series

Synopsis

Relationship challenges led me to take a trip to Thailand to visit my sister and her husband. And that was what brought about the “Freedom” series.

It captures how my soul was being set free and burst into color as I rediscovered myself. Learning to be brave enough to view the world through the proverbial lens of fearlessness and preparing to let go of mindsets that would potentially hold me back from all I am destined to become.

“Freedom” is the consequence of personal effort, willingness, participation, and accepting the responsibility that you are the master and captain of your destiny.

The realization that life is a gift empowers you to express gratitude, forgiveness, and love toward every person you encounter along your journey because they helped you find your wings.

To quote Khalil Gibran: “Love is the only freedom in the world because it so elevates the spirit that laws of humanity do not alter its course.” 

The inception of the Freedom series commenced in November 2011 until January 2012.

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Across the Universe

R8,700.00R14,850.00
Statement: Freedom is the consequence of personal effort; you may have to fight for it, insist upon it, and sometimes even travel around the world for it.

Angel of Love I

R12,000.00
Statement: An angel whispered in my ear; “Have so much love in your thoughts, that fear may have no room to enter.” "Angel Of Love I" formed part of the collaborative exhibition, Bending Light, with Lothar Bôttcher and NUW Botanical Gallery. https://www.facebook.com/niki.vanos/posts/1239157192795905

Angel of Love II

R12,000.00
Statement: An angel whispered in my ear; “Have so much love in your thoughts, that fear may have no room to enter.” "Angel of Love II" formed part of the collaborative exhibition, Bending Light, with Lotahr Böttcher at the NWU Botanical Garden Gallery. https://www.facebook.com/niki.vanos/posts/1239157192795905

Anniversary of Birth

R8,700.00R14,850.00
Statement: We all have a piece of heaven within us. This is the vital energy needed to align heart, mind, and soul.

Bathed Abrasion

R8,700.00R14,850.00
Statement: Personal growth is important because it makes us more flexible, more understanding, and better prepared for the future and it also enriches the lives of those around us. Whether abrasive or gentle, trust the cleansing process as well we know that where there is smoke there is fire, where there is fire there is light, where there is light there is an enlightenment of the soul. "The soul which cannot endure fire and smoke won't find the secret." Rumi

Dodge the Bullet

R8,700.00R14,850.00
Statement: Note to future self, we are avoiding the naysayers and skeptics now, and even though it feels lonely at times, one day, you will thank me. In the meantime let go of the fear of what others might say and reach for the stars. You have been given the sky, don’t be afraid of the obstacles. The world is waiting for you.  

Echoes I

R8,700.00
Statement: “I would hurl words into this darkness and wait for an echo and if an echo sounded, no matter how faintly, I would send other words to tell, to march, to fight, to create a sense of the hunger for life that gnaws in us all.” Richard Wright.

Echoes II

R8,700.00
Statement: “I would hurl words into this darkness and wait for an echo and if an echo sounded, no matter how faintly, I would send other words to tell, to march, to fight, to create a sense of the hunger for life that gnaws in us all.” Richard Wright.

Echoes III

R8,700.00
Statment: “I would hurl words into this darkness and wait for an echo and if an echo sounded, no matter how faintly, I would send other words to tell, to march, to fight, to create a sense of the hunger for life that gnaws in us all.” Richard Wright.  

End Of The Road Or Just The Beginning?

R8,700.00R14,850.00
Statement: Potential is not measured in wisdom by human standards, power or membership of the upper class. It is measured by continuous effort, willingness and participation.

Fearless

R8,700.00R14,850.00
Statement: The more you are able to honour and accept the NOW, the more you are freed from pain and suffering. "Fearless" formed part of my first solo exhibition, Metamorphosis, 17-30 July 2013, in Statuto13 Gallery, Milan, Italy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAmHl5p8c-c&t=2s

Helpers

R8,700.00R14,850.00
Statement: Part of the journey to freedom is letting go of the belief that you can save the world on your own. It is more beneficial to believe that angels are ready to serve, strengthen, and bring the promises of God to earth.