Original Hand Painted, Acrylic on Canvas, Female Portrait, Betta Fish, Surrealism, "You Are Always by My Side"

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1 of 4 paintings in the Warrior Series
2024, Acrylic on canvas, 29 x 29 x 3 cm.

Original hand painted by the artist Wheeshan Ong.
(NOT A PRINT!)
Protected with satin varnish.
Hand-signed on the front and back, UNFRAMED.
Includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Created in her home studio in Carinthia, Austria.

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* STORY / INSPIRATION OF THIS PAINTING *

The Betta fish, or Siamese fighting fish reminds me of the Warrior Archetype.

A creature both elegant and fierce. These striking aquatic beings possess a unique breathing organ that allows them to survive in low-oxygen environments, and they are fiercely territorial. When two males are placed in the same tank, they will fight - often to the death. Even females can become aggressive if kept in confined spaces.

The late spiritual teacher Joanna Macy reminded us that true warriors fight with compassion and wisdom. If only we could transform the way we approach conflict—if we were to choose empathy over aggression—perhaps we might at last give peace a chance.

I painted this piece as a quiet reminder of that truth, as I carry within me an inner warrior who walks beside me always. May I remember her presence, and may I learn to meet conflict with kindness, and to rise to challenge with grace.

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