Flow State by Mikarla Teague (Original Painting)

In Flow State, I explore the beauty of surrender, the rare and fleeting moments when we transcend our earthly limits and merge with something greater. This skeletal figure, stripped of identity, stands as a symbol of raw essence, free from the weight of labels, history, and expectations. Here, in this state of being, the self dissolves into a boundless expanse, flowing effortlessly with the currents of creativity, connection, and spirit.The vibrant turquoise and gold tones evoke a sense of movement, as if the very air around the skeleton pulses with energy, carrying fragments of creation, inspiration, and the universe itself. The skeleton’s open posture invites us to consider what it means to let go—to relinquish control, to dissolve the ego, to step beyond the tangible and embrace the unknown.Flow is both freedom and discipline. It is that rare state where effort and ease merge, where time vanishes, and the present becomes the only reality. This piece asks us to reflect on our own lives, to question where we hold back and where we might lean in, finding our own flow between the borders of our comfort and the unknown.In Flow State, the skeleton reminds us that we are all bound to the same cycle, that beneath flesh and form lies the potential to be part of something larger. It is an invitation to let ourselves be swept away by the rhythms of life and creation, to find our own freedom in the surrender, and to feel truly alive—even in our most bare, honest form.