We hear the idiom 'art is life and life is short' which means that the life of art is longer than human life. Phrases rearranged and 'life' is replaced with 'long', ' life is short; art is long ', known to be the famous saying of Greek medical doctor Hippocrates means 'good work takes a long time to accomplish'. Taken together, 'art is life' and 'art is long', a good artwork (which takes long time to finish) has a life longer than human life. When I was young, my mother always took me to church regularly -- Wednesdays and Sundays. I admired the paintings which symbolized some hidden meanings, on the church ceiling. At an early age, I connected some interpretations in my mind -- and formed stories which the artist wanted to convey to viewers. It was a hugely transforming experience for me -- to live many, many years ago by just looking at the images. Artworks with angels and clouds inspired me to glorify the gift of life. ...