© WOUTER BONGAERTS 2005

Resubmission. It's 2 years old now.

This is still one of my favorite things i've ever made. Wouldn't sell it for the world. Well, maybe i would.. Haha.

Every time my mom sees it she gets tears in her eyes. A lot of people are moved by this piece.

I made this when i started at a highschool art-school, just after i quitted studying in Leuven, cus of the fatigueness.
I felt pretty isolated at the time and i was dying to meet somebody and feel warmth.
Short after this, I met Anouck. It was pretty special.

Now i left all the anger behind me, of breaking up with Anouck. I made peace with her in my heart and we talk regularly over the phone. It's fun.
It feels so right to forgive people.

This painting is one of the best representations of me. It's one of those few drawings when you can really totally show what you feel. That's why it's so special.

Two people are one and are intertwined with God.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.''
- Matthew 11:28-30