Tabula Rasa Table

"Tabula Rasa" Dimensions: 100x106 cm, 120x127 cm Tabula Rasa explains that the human mind is initially a blank slate and that all knowledge is shaped by experience. Although this idea was presented as a philosophical concept by John Locke, its roots go back to Aristotle. Aristotle defines the mind as "a tablet on which there is nothing written." According to him, the mind has a potential that enables "the soul to think and comprehend", but only becomes real when the activity of thinking is engaged. This approach of Locke and Aristotle shows that the human mind is shaped by its innate unlimited potential and gains meaning only through experience. The mind, like a blank slate, is overflowing with impressions from the outside world. However, these impressions are blended with the individual's own thinking ability and turn into reality. Inspired by nature, the sky and man himself, this painting depicts this intellectual journey from potential to reality. The sky is a symbol of boundless thought. Nature is the source of first impressions. Man, on the other hand, is the creator who creates his own reality by processing these impressions. Tabula Rasa invites the viewer to question their own thoughts, discover their potential, and create their own reality. Because the mind comes into the world as a blank slate, ready to receive everything. And what to write on that plate is entirely in the hands of the individual. * Tabula Rasa Dimensions: 100x106 cm, 120x127 cm Tabula Rasa explores the concept that the human mind begins as a blank slate, shaped entirely by experiences and perceptions. While this idea was famously articulated by John Locke, its roots trace back to Aristotle, who envisioned the mind as "a tablet on which nothing is written." According to Aristotle, the mind is a potentiality, a capacity for thought and understanding that only gains reality through the act of thinking itself. Both Locke and Aristotle suggest that the mind is born with infinite potential and is shaped through experiences. Like a blank slate, the mind absorbs impressions from the external world, which are then transformed into reality through one's own reasoning. This painting draws inspiration from nature, the sky, and the self, illustrating the journey from potential to reality. • The sky symbolizes limitless imagination. • Nature represents the source of first impressions. • The self is the creator, processing these impressions and crafting its own reality. Tabula Rasa invites the viewer to reflect on their own thoughts, to discover their potential, and to create their own reality. For the mind is born as a blank slate, ready to be filled with meaning. And what is written on that slate is entirely up to the individual.