"Ending Credits" by PQHAÜS
(Acrylic on canvas / 24x30 inches / 2023)
When the curtains close, and the play is over, the audience pour out of the theater, carrying with them memories of the performance. For some, the experience will remain engraved in their minds for a lifetime, while others may find their recollection slowly fading away over time. And then there are those who will desperately yearn for another chance to rewatch it again someday. Unfortunately, in this scenario, the play is a one-time-only event, and it cannot be replicated once the final act has ended.
The play I’m referring to is our life, our precious life which begins with the spotlight shining on us as crying babies, surrounded by those who have been on earth earlier than us. As we gow, we build our own community and form various relationships with people. Some will leave us midway, while others will join us right before the show ends, and some will stay with us throughout the entire performance and these loyal audiences are often our family members or close friends.
However, there comes a moment when even the most loyal audience must leave—and that is when the show ends, symbolizing that our time on Earth has come to a close. Unlike our entrance into the world as babies, when we were showered with attention, our departure feels solitary, as if we’re the only cast member left on stage. No one remains to witness our final moments. The only companion we have is ourselves—the one who has been with us through every high and low since the day we were born.
As we reflect on our life from this distant vantage point, we realize we were always the sole protagonist in our own story. This understanding often leads to regret, as we recognize how much time we spent living for others instead of for ourselves.
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