Treasures of Truth

Treasures of Truth is an ongoing artwork created with small boxes and bottles, combined with discarded objects I pick up on my daily walk. Each container stores a fragment of my life and awareness I gained to help me stay on a path of curiosity, growth and recovery from alcohol addiction.

Artist Statement about Treasures of Truth project...

To feel comfortable and connected to the world I need to know how I tick and why I do the things I do. For many years I have been recording a daily inventory of something I could have done better. Occasionally, I would balance this out by recognizing a good thought, deed or act by myself or another. After 6 months of doing this project it ceased to give me the insight I was seeking, daily notes became repetitive and tedious. I hadn’t achieved the deeper understanding and spiritual connection I was seeking, so I changed tact. For the next six months I reached into my pile of treasures, randomly selecting one out each day. After reading the contents, I worked out how to act on them, later recording awareness I gained in a new box. I added a small item on each package that reflected the note inside.

This was a remarkable experience and has given me more gratitude and clearer insight into myself and others. I discovered my truths, fears, dreams and actions are similar to many. This awareness provides me with greater compassion and empathy for mankind and the struggles we all face.