The Power Within

 
 
Original Acrylic painting on gallery canvas and is painted around the side. No need to frame.
Size 30"x36"
Painting comes wired and ready to hang.
Original is signed by Beverley Lu and arrives with a certificate of authenticity.
 
Artist Statement:
The Power Within explores the quiet strength we carry through moments of doubt, fear, and change. The abstract background represents the chaos of the mind — the swirling emotions, self-doubt, and uncertainty that often accompany life’s challenges. The moving water symbolizes life itself, constantly shifting. At the center, the elephant stands as a symbol of resilience, power, and inner strength, pressing onward despite the turbulence around it.
This painting was created during a period of transition in my life, that brought on endless questions: Am I strong enough? Am I good enough? Can I do this? As I painted, those thoughts flowed into the canvas, becoming part of the story this piece tells.
Rather than resisting those emotions, I channeled them. Each detail in the elephant — its wrinkles, movement, and presence — reflects perseverance and the courage to move forward even when uncertainty feels overwhelming.
The Power Within is a reminder that self-doubt is something we all face, but so is strength. No matter how turbulent life becomes, we each possess the power to rise, push through, and believe in ourselves.
"We Are Strong Enough"
"We CAN Do This"