“Beating in the Mind” is a visual exploration that bridges the realms of emotion and perception. The heart, a symbol of raw human feeling, is not just a vessel for life but a powerful conduit for insight and understanding. By placing three eyes within its core, this illustration invites the viewer to question how we truly see the world — not only through the physical eyes but through the emotional lens that shapes our experiences.
The heart in this piece is broken open, revealing its innermost layers. The cracks and fissures symbolize vulnerability, the fragility of our emotional state, and the interconnectedness of our inner worlds. The eyes, which pulse with life and awareness, suggest that there’s more to perception than meets the eye. They represent the different ways in which we interpret the world: through intuition, emotion, and thought. These aren’t just eyes that see the external world but eyes that view the deeper truths of the human experience — truths hidden beneath the surface, waiting to be discovered from within.
The heart’s imagery is amplified by a surreal, almost mechanical texture, enhancing the sense that emotional perception is not always as organic as we believe. The glowing blue hue in the center introduces an otherworldly touch, suggesting that the act of truly “seeing” — whether it’s seeing oneself, others, or the world — is something that goes beyond the natural. It’s a form of emotional and spiritual awakening that demands a deeper connection, one that fuses the internal with the external.
This piece, rich in its layered symbolism, invites viewers to reflect on the following questions: How do we truly perceive the world around us? Can we separate our emotional heart from our ability to see? What truths lie within us, and how often do we fail to acknowledge the things we cannot immediately comprehend?
Ultimately, “Beating in the Mind” is a call to look beyond the surface, to embrace the complexity of the human heart, and to understand that true perception goes far beyond physical sight — it’s a way of feeling, knowing, and connecting to the world from the inside out.
