Kieran's Art

 What are your insurmountable mountains?   Artwork and original pensive poem by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026, dedicated to Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary It was the last frontier. Tall. Majestic. Unconquered. The so-called 'Third Pole' Til a chilly morn in 1953, when a Kiwi beekeeper and his Sherpa reached their goal. Tenzing Norgay more than a porter, was an elite mountaineer vital to the mission Ignored by the press but duly acknowledged by Edmund Hillary, by his own admission The duo that summited the world's highest peak, beating all odds, became soulmates Edmund Hillary founded the Himalaya Trust to fight poverty in these remote straits "It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves", said Edmund, rather matter-of-factly. Have you paused to think what might be your insurmountable mountains? Carpe diem. Exactly!

 The Paradox of Palm Sunday   Original artwork and pensive poem on Palm Sunday by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026 The adoring crowds on Palm Sunday were hoarse shouting "Hosannah, Hail the Messiah" Within just a few days the fickle crowd rejected Jesus as an outcast and a pariah Let's consider for a moment, the reason why they would so quickly change their attitude… It comes down to false expectations, when viewed through the narrow lense of servitude They were expecting a repeat of King David defeating their enemies to restore their pride Jesus was the God-send to liberate them from the  Roman Empire, they mused starry-eyed Gives us pause to think about our own relationships - are we guilty of being transactional? True friendship that seeks no personal gain is rare to find in a world that's reactional

 Spring Garden Comes Alive    Original artwork and ode by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026 Today was another wonderful sunny Bay Area morning in spring The neighborhood cat perched on it’s throne doing its thing  The bougainvillea is on fire with several multihued bouquets of blooms The less you water them the more flowers they put out, one assumes! Such a joy seeing the blackberry patch come alive with new growth.  Last year’s cane will fruit soon, the new canes later .. gotta love ‘em both I had to prune back most of  Azorean passion fruit vine that had run amuck. It’s produces the most delicious fruit for mouthwatering mousse … what luck 😊

 Wholly Mackerel … Ode to the Bangda   Original artwork and ode by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026, reminiscing about fresh Bangda seasoned with fiery Recheado masala seasoned with Tirphal or Teppal peppercorn that gives a distinct woody, citrusy aroma. The tanginess comes from dry Kokum skins of the Mangosteen that also imparts a deep pinkish hue and a sharp, clean tang. The fish is coated in Rava or rough semolina made from durum wheat and then shallow fried making the quintessential treat for Goans The Konkan Mackerel in many ways encapsulates the ethos of the Goan culture and identity It's kin the Indian Mackerel is ubiquitous but the Konkan variety is its own entity Nutrient-rich plankton-dense waters off the West Coast account for its high oil content Making it perfect for the fiery red Recheado regional marinade, like it was always meant Mile-long Rampani nets are laid by 30 or 40 fishermen working with a scouter in the deep Who keenly tracks the movement of shoals on mackere...

Optical Illusion _Artwork and original ode to the creative process of Optical Illusions by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026, as I continue to explore different art forms_ Truth be told sometimes what you see is not always what you get! Our brain uses heuristics to quickly decide what is and isn’t a threat. Optical illusions are the ultimate hack on the human brain Making it jump to quick conclusion sans the analytical pain Seeing from a wrong perspective, the brain gets hoodwinked! Into false assumptions to make sense of what seems indistinct The same image from different perspective reveals the catch. Showing brains wired for quick judgement can result in a mismatch!   Footnote : Here is a video of the same artwork from different perspectives  

 Feast of the Annunciation   Original artwork and ode to the most Blessed Virgin Mary on March/25th, the feast of the Annunciation, by Kieran Gonsalves (c) 2026 Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word Thus unfolded quietly the Story of Salvation through a humble maiden as yet unheard. The Holy Spirit will come upon you and your son will be the Son of God That her cousin Elizabeth, barren and old, was with child left her overawed! That unshakable faith would be tested in pain, suffering and loss. She remained steadfast in her word, standing at the foot of the cross! Now she reigns as the Queen of Heaven, beloved mother of all of humanity. Ready to intercede for all God’s children not just those of Christianity!