This painting presents a cosmic existential allegory that mirrors the life journey of Elias, a man who appears as an ordinary figure on the street, yet carries within him the profound struggles of creation, love, and death. Elias' journey is not just one of cosmic awakening but of a regular person, someone we might pass by without realizing the depth of his inner transformation. He is caught between the gloom of the past and the potential to awaken into the world of light, love, and mortality.

At the core of the painting is a black eye, which shoots a blush of blood upward to create and nourish Elias' self. This act represents the vital energy of life itself, the force that pulls Elias from his twilight state, where his two semiblind eyes mediate between light and darkness, like the balance between dawn and dusk. These eyes reflect Elias' face slightly differently, symbolizing the dual nature of the self—inward reflection and outward potential—bringing him to life.

Elias' journey moves from the left side of the painting, where he finds love and warmth, reflected in the water below. This love could be an emotional connection or a realization of his place in the world—ordinary experiences that hold profound meaning. The warmth Elias discovers represents his capacity for joy and connection, something that we all seek in our daily lives, just as he does while walking home.

However, like all life journeys, Elias’ path also leads to death. He buries himself on the right side of the painting, completing the cycle of life. His death is not one of despair but a natural conclusion, a peaceful acceptance of mortality. This burial represents the quiet awareness that accompanies every life—the recognition that death is inevitable but can be faced with serenity.

Elias is the man you saw on the street yesterday, on his way home. Yet, behind the simple act of walking, there lies the full cosmic cycle—nourishment, love, and death—happening within him. His journey reflects the universal experience of every person: the potential for awakening from the past, discovering love, and eventually returning to the earth.