The Greatest, 2025
Collage – printed photographs and colour paper on board
50x70cm (framed)
This collage artwork is a portrait of my father, created from three family photographs and layered to evoke memory, strength, and loss. When I was eight, my father introduced me to meditation at evening classes in Scarborough Public School—my first exposure to Buddhism and mindfulness.
A former boxer, he carried both physical strength and a deep inner discipline throughout his life. As dementia slowly took his mind, these early teachings became more profound to me.
Through this artwork, I reflect on his lasting influence and the quiet power of presence he passed on. The fragmented, textured collage mirrors the erosion of memory, while also celebrating the resilience of spirit. This is both a tribute and a reflection on who he was—and what remains.
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The artwork was original exhibited as part of a community group exhibition at the Nan-Tien Buddhist Temple south of Wollongong.
Venerable Master Hsing Yun Quote: 切唯心造
All Is but a Creation of the Mind