Determined
Medium: Acrylic on cotton canvas
Dimensions: 80x100 cm
Determined draws inspiration from the saying, “No one is more determined than a woman rearranging furniture by herself.” At first glance, the painting presents an abstract floor plan—a living room filled with a couch, sofa table, TV, reading chair, and a plant—evoking the idea of home, change, and the constant reshaping of spaces.
This piece is deeply personal to Piccasi, reflecting the many homes she’s inhabited and the countless times she’s had to move. But there’s more beneath the surface. The furniture itself forms the letters ‘EI’, representing Emotional Intelligence, which the artist considers one of the most powerful forms of intelligence. Inspired by Andrew Carnegie’s words, “A man with the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled,”Determined reflects the idea that mastery over one's emotions provides the foundation for controlling one’s life and achieving true success.
By knowing ourselves—our core values, triggers, and deepest desires—we gain the clarity to direct our focus and make decisions aligned with what matters most. The painting serves as a reminder of the power of determination: once we understand and control our emotional landscape, we can bring our visions into reality. Not just for ourself, but for others.
As the great solution-focused therapist John J. Murphy said, “You can’t rearrange the furniture unless you’re invited into the house.”
Meaning, dispensing advice is worthless unless the receiver is willing to act. Therefore, we need to start with a clear understanding of what we want. And thereby, unlocking the potential to truly understand what others want and guide eachother from there.
How determined are you to turn your dreams into tangible accomplishments?
Medium: Acrylic on cotton canvas
Dimensions: 80x100 cm
Determined draws inspiration from the saying, “No one is more determined than a woman rearranging furniture by herself.” At first glance, the painting presents an abstract floor plan—a living room filled with a couch, sofa table, TV, reading chair, and a plant—evoking the idea of home, change, and the constant reshaping of spaces.
This piece is deeply personal to Piccasi, reflecting the many homes she’s inhabited and the countless times she’s had to move. But there’s more beneath the surface. The furniture itself forms the letters ‘EI’, representing Emotional Intelligence, which the artist considers one of the most powerful forms of intelligence. Inspired by Andrew Carnegie’s words, “A man with the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled,”Determined reflects the idea that mastery over one's emotions provides the foundation for controlling one’s life and achieving true success.
By knowing ourselves—our core values, triggers, and deepest desires—we gain the clarity to direct our focus and make decisions aligned with what matters most. The painting serves as a reminder of the power of determination: once we understand and control our emotional landscape, we can bring our visions into reality. Not just for ourself, but for others.
As the great solution-focused therapist John J. Murphy said, “You can’t rearrange the furniture unless you’re invited into the house.”
Meaning, dispensing advice is worthless unless the receiver is willing to act. Therefore, we need to start with a clear understanding of what we want. And thereby, unlocking the potential to truly understand what others want and guide eachother from there.
How determined are you to turn your dreams into tangible accomplishments?
Medium: Acrylic on cotton canvas
Dimensions: 80x100 cm
Determined draws inspiration from the saying, “No one is more determined than a woman rearranging furniture by herself.” At first glance, the painting presents an abstract floor plan—a living room filled with a couch, sofa table, TV, reading chair, and a plant—evoking the idea of home, change, and the constant reshaping of spaces.
This piece is deeply personal to Piccasi, reflecting the many homes she’s inhabited and the countless times she’s had to move. But there’s more beneath the surface. The furniture itself forms the letters ‘EI’, representing Emotional Intelligence, which the artist considers one of the most powerful forms of intelligence. Inspired by Andrew Carnegie’s words, “A man with the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled,”Determined reflects the idea that mastery over one's emotions provides the foundation for controlling one’s life and achieving true success.
By knowing ourselves—our core values, triggers, and deepest desires—we gain the clarity to direct our focus and make decisions aligned with what matters most. The painting serves as a reminder of the power of determination: once we understand and control our emotional landscape, we can bring our visions into reality. Not just for ourself, but for others.
As the great solution-focused therapist John J. Murphy said, “You can’t rearrange the furniture unless you’re invited into the house.”
Meaning, dispensing advice is worthless unless the receiver is willing to act. Therefore, we need to start with a clear understanding of what we want. And thereby, unlocking the potential to truly understand what others want and guide eachother from there.
How determined are you to turn your dreams into tangible accomplishments?