The theme of this piece is finding inner peace amidst turbulence beyond. In Eastern culture, the lotus symbolizes rebirth and transcendence: taking root in murky waters, it ultimately emerges with beauty and grace. Koi fish, with their fabled abilities to swim against waterfalls in pursuit of their destinations, represent tenacity and perseverance. Thus, the lotus, situated in the storm’s “eye,” embodies a triumph over obstacles, and the encircling fish represent the endeavor to attain it. The controlled nature of the cyclone-like abstraction depicts a taming of chaos. The radiating gold lines are symbolic of hope and strength, rising above – but also woven inextricably within – the strokes of the "storm." The centered composition provides a radial consistency to evoke stability and calm.