The Hidden Connection

(60cm h x 41cm w – Oil painting on wood)

By Calvin McCoard

The Hidden Connection reminds us that we are never truly isolated, always having access to a universal consciousness that can assist us if we are open to it. This artwork depicts two perspectives of reality: the top eye symbolizes a fragmented view perceived through the five senses, seeing itself as a separate individual. In contrast, the lower eye looks towards the unified connection, recognizing itself as an extension of universal consciousness or a divine presence. Despite the top eye’s perception of separation, it remains supported and connected, even if unaware of this underlying unity. The tracks in the sand represent our unique path, freeing us from comparisons to others, as no one has ventured down our path before.