Tribute to Gabor Maté

Introducing 'Tribute to Gabor Maté' a deeply personal and original acrylic painting by Keny, celebrating the significant influence of Gabor Maté not only in the realm of our mental health crisis, but in the artist's own profound journey of healing and transformation between 2021 and 2023. This artwork, measuring 100 x 100 cm (39 * 39 in), is a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit, the tranquility found in breath work, and the transformative power of embracing and moving into, through, and out of the emotional swamp of our own trauma in order to heal and recover our own authentic power.

During a critical period of healing from 2021 to 2023, Keny read nearly all of Gabor Maté books and found an authentic pathway to process his own trauma. This canvas immortalizes that personal evolution, capturing the essence of overcoming and the serene yet potent impact of Gabor Maté teachings on the artist's life. Through vibrant strokes and a carefully chosen palette, the painting embodies the journey of self-discovery and the liberation found in mastering the mind and body.

This portrait exudes a profound intensity. What's most intriguing is how Keny has captured Gabor's own childhood trauma (being taken away from his mother as a baby), by painting the feint outline of a mother and child in Gabor's own eyes. It’s a compelling tribute that speaks volumes about the subject’s character and the artist’s skill in capturing such depth.

To ensure the artwork's integrity, it is meticulously rolled and encased in a durable shipping tube. Upon arrival, the unveiling by a professional framer is advised to preserve the artwork's quality and significance. Each piece comes with a signed certificate of authenticity by Keny, underscoring the artwork's uniqueness and the intimate connection between the artist, the subject, and the collector.

Secure a piece of art that goes beyond aesthetic beauty to embody a journey of healing, strength, and clarity. 'Tribute to Gabor Maté' is a testament to the transformative power of the human spirit, available for collection with complimentary FedEx shipping worldwide. Embrace this exclusive opportunity to own a slice of personal and universal history, encapsulating the essence of resilience and the profound impact of Gabor Maté's legacy on individual lives in a world laden with trauma.

The original poem Keny wrote along with the painting and written in Keny’s own hand on back of canvas:

In a visage worn, a story deep,
Lies Dr. Maté, whose vows he keeps.
A healer of minds, a soother of souls,
Guiding the lost to their hidden goals.

His eyes, a mirror of pain once lived,
Reflecting a past, in war captive.
A mother and child, torn apart by hate,
An image engraved by the hands of fate.

Yet within this gaze, compassion dwells,
A resolve forged in history's cruel swells.
Through trials by fire, his empathy grew,
A doctor's touch, tender, firm, and true.

He stands as a beacon for those in the night,
For the broken, the scarred, those in fright.
His own trauma, the wellspring of his care,
A testament to the power of a journey shared.

With every soul he seeks to mend,
He honors a bond that time cannot end.
The love of a mother, a child's plea,
In Dr. Maté's eyes, both forever free.