On a silent wall, time speaks in the language of cracks and lines, painting its stories through layers of cement and shadow. Eternal Engraving on the Wall of Time. The wall becomes a living stage where strength meets transformation,
and resilience shakes hands with beauty, giving birth to an eternal mark born from a fleeting moment. In these works, the wall is not merely a physical barrier it is a being in dialogue with time, influenced by it and influencing it
in return. It’s breath, holds its wisdom, and bears witness to what we have built and to the stories that have inspired us. Its cracks and fractures are not signs of weakness but medals of strength, wrinkles of beauty telling the tale
of a long journey filled with trials and triumphs. I chose cement, sand, and gravel materials that carry the soul of the earth and embody both solidity and transformation. They resist time yet adapt to it, preserving their essence
while reshaping themselves endlessly. Over the days and years, they do not merely endure; they create new forms and unexpected spaces for beauty to emerge. My paintings are not static objects to be observed they are living entities
born from the womb of these materials, growing, evolving, and asserting their presence with greater force at every stage of their life. At times, a small trace of cement, mingled with fine grains of gravel, gently falls from the wall
like the quiet exhale of a breathing being. This shedding is not a loss but a sign of vitality, proof that the wall continues to live and interact with time. It is a reminder that each piece is part of an ongoing life cycle, breathing
with the passing days. This series consists of nine paintings, each carrying its own meaning and story—an independent chapter in a shared journey. While united by the same philosophical thread, each painting stands in its own uniqueness,
delivering its own message and opening a distinct doorway to contemplation. Each work measures 10 ft × 4 ft (305 cm × 122 cm), with a frame width of 4 in (10 cm), offering the viewer an immersive visual experience, as if the wall itself
extends before them in all its weight and narrative. This scale is not a mere artistic choice, but part of the philosophy of making time present in its full strength and expanse. Through it all runs the undulating black line the eternal
engraving a signature of time upon itself, its pulse never ceasing. It is the hidden current binding past to present and opening the gates to the future. I have shaped it not to stop time, but to let it dance endlessly across the wall,
preserving its immortal spirit. Because every painting in this series is part of time’s journey, my signature is not made with ink or pen, but with the thumbprint of my left hand merging with the spirit of uniqueness. Upon acquisition,
I place beside it the thumbprint of the collector, making them a partner in time, their presence forever intertwined with mine in a shared moment of eternity where artistic and human traces meet in one timeless space. Eternal Engraving
on the Wall of Time is an invitation to contemplate the beauty of wrinkles, the enduring creative power of humanity through the ages, and our shared story that began at the dawn of civilization and is still being written. Every piece
celebrates human achievement and affirms that within every mark, within every crack, lies the light of hope and the possibility of endurance. Shapes may change, faces may fade, but the black line will remain alive, breathing, telling
the story of humanity and time… an eternal story growing ever more radiant with the passing days.
© Shadow Rikabi, 2025.