Struggle

Struggle is a visual interpretation of Rumi’s profound verses on the duality of human existence—the constant pull between the sublime and the mundane. The composition is dominated by two vertical columns of dense, fiery red calligraphy, separated by a sharp, jagged void. This rift represents the “whirlpool” mentioned by the poet, where the soul’s vessel must either pass through or be shattered. The intense repetition of the script and the vibrant crimson palette evoke a sense of urgency and passion, capturing the essence of the spiritual and emotional friction we face. It is a powerful meditation on the forces that draw us toward “the pleasant” or “the unpleasant,” and the resilience required to navigate the turbulent waters of life.