During my learning process, I went through a phase of copying the old masters. I set up models in similar poses but incorporated modern subject matter. I was fascinated by the reasons these works were created—whether to remember a face, to exaggerate beauty and wealth, or to enhance someone’s public image. Subject matter played a crucial role in these pieces. However, it was only in the late 19th century, with Oscar Wilde coining the phrase “Art for Art’s Sake,” alongside the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists who analyzed imagery, that the subject matter took on a lesser role.

My interest in geology has influenced my approach to painting as a scientific subject. I have identified gaps in current theories regarding continental drift and the hypotheses about the original configurations of Pangea and Lemuria, the proto-continents. These models often depict a single landmass that floats over the globe, changing shape, morphing, and eventually dividing into the continents we see today.

I discovered that if the Earth were reduced to about 40% of its current size while retaining the continents, including their continental shelves, in the same shape and size as they are today, the continents could fit around the globe without overlapping or leaving any voids—much like a giant three-dimensional jigsaw puzzle. Remarkably, completing this puzzle can be done without altering the shapes of the continents. 

Nonetheless, the continents do experience significant shifts in position. The chance of the continents fitting together perfectly by coincidence seems improbable. This observation challenges the prevailing views of Earth’s geological history and has prompted me to develop theories that might explain this phenomenon. My theory provides straightforward explanations for the formation of mountain ranges, sudden climate changes, and the significant extinctions in Earth’s biodiversity. My perspective on Earth’s geological history is in my website’s “Waxing Earth” section.

The initial discovery of the continent’s past led to ideas that clarified various aspects of Earth’s history, many of which geologists could not explain and admitted they did not fully understand. Some of my findings suggested that future cataclysmic events could be so powerful that their impacts threaten much of what we know and cherish about the Earth and its life.

Recognizing the weaknesses in current geological theories made me consider whether other areas of science also have issues and gaps that their theories fail to address. I discovered unanswered questions related to climate, gravity, and the speed of light. Additionally, I observed that science sometimes overlooks specific facts and employs flawed logic, which affects how information is applied.

With today’s technological advances, the public tends to avoid science theory.  In the past, during the era of Louis XIV and Voltaire, new scientific theories and unanswered questions captivated educated individuals. Science is often perceived as challenging, uninteresting, and dull today. Many contemporary scientific theories can be difficult to understand, with some nearly impossible to grasp. Is it possible some ideas are smoke and mirrors? Unfortunately, professors often see themselves as the ultimate authority on knowledge. This attitude may be due to the assumption that the average person cannot understand many concepts or contribute to the broader pool of expertise, or it may stem from a lack of time or desire to question their understanding. As a result, these experts frequently fail to consider the perspectives of the public.
I have had positive conversations with several European professors and a productive, in-depth discussion with the dean of geology at an Australian university. However, I have found that meaningful dialogue has been lacking at American institutions. I contacted hundreds of university professors in the United States via emails and letters but received no responses.
At climate conferences, I observed professors mocking and belittling well-informed audience members who presented facts and documentation. These individuals were laughed at and dismissed with disrespect. I wrote to these university experts and was unsurprised that my ideas were ignored.

I felt frustrated by the lack of acknowledgment of my ideas. Believing that my insights are too valuable to be overlooked, I decided to express my discoveries through paintings, each accompanied by an explanation. I aim to stimulate curiosity about science, demystify it, and share ideas to contribute to its understanding. I love to paint, but this challenge to record my findings gives me more incentive to paint.

Thank you for taking the time to explore my work and consider my ideas.