This bright, whimsical, and colorfully patterned octopus is wearing a pair of spinning phsycedelic glasses and is surrounded by an array of origami paper boats The octopus, metaphorically, represents the multi faceted and vibrant higher self. This whole and complete being fractalizes itself by dropping a tenticle down into the physical realm to have a physical experience. The simplified idea represents the overview of what is at the core of a human being...a piece of the higher self. The lighthearted and playful nature of the portrayal of this metaphor can also have the message to not take oneself or this whole experience too seriously and to be more like the higher self to which you are still attached...a cool, carefree, zany, authentic squid!

Name Of Artist (So You Are Searchable!)

Beth Gilbert Larkin

Exact Dimensions

24" x36"

Year Created

2025

Provide details about the signature

The piece is signed with my full name on the back and my symbol signature (a curvy crown that looks like my initial) is on the front of the painting.

Materials

-acrylic paint on gallery stretched 1.5" deep canvas -the painting extends around the sides of the piece and it is ready to hang as it is