Smooth Seas Don’t Make a Good Sailor

The work is a piece of visual poetry. The ‘rough’ and uneven letters combine into the proverb ‘Smooth seas don’t make a good sailor’. The artist points out that it is necessary to grapple with vicissitudes in order to learn how to make the best of life. This message contrasts with the attitude, prevalent today, that puts the emphasis on pleasure and avoidance of any harsh experiences.