Time Is

“Time is..” was initially influenced by the concept of aging with wisdom personified in the eyes. They capture the heart and soul and express a lifetime of experience in just one look.

In my research, I found a poem written by Henry Dyke and named this piece after the poem. The meaning resonated with me and all I initially attempted to portray in the rustic look of the painting and the eyes of the subject.

Dyke says time is too slow for those who wait. In contrast, time is too swift for those who fear it. Those who are grievous, feel the time is too long for them. Whereas, those who are rejoicing in the ripples of life, feel the time is too short on earth. But those who love, don’t preoccupy their minds with such thoughts of time. Love is eternal. Hence, lovers don’t care much about time. And time has no control over them.

Time Is… however you choose to experience it.

Combining collage, mark making, inks, and acrylics on oils on canvas, with layers loosely added to create a rustic and raw effect keeping many of the initial charcoal layers evident so as to depict the many transitions through time.

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Brenda Tsiaousis, a South African-born artist, now based in Tasmania, Australia, creates evocative mixed media works that serve as visual sanctuaries for self-discovery. Her journey into art began as a child, where drawing was her favorite escape, and blossomed after a life-altering move to Australia in 2009. In 2022, she graduated from the Milan Art Institute’s Mastery program, deepening her artistic practice and unleashing her unique creative voice.

Using a palette of acrylics, oils, inks, collage, and mark-making, her process is deeply intuitive, building layers of texture and symbolism that invite viewers to look beyond the surface. Her paintings reflect themes of growth, resilience, and the beauty of hidden depths, often inspired by her own transformative journey. Through her art, Brenda encourages connection and introspection. Her creations, infused with vibrant colors and rich symbolism, act as doorways to explore life’s deeper truths. Whether she is crafting a textured abstract or a portrait, her work speaks to the boundless potential within each of us, urging viewers to uncover the gold hidden within.

Brenda’s art is not just about creating; it’s about connecting—with oneself, with others, and with the beauty and complexity of the human experience.