October 30, 2008 12:58pm Thoughts behind it: Well, Ben has an unusual complexion because he is time. He shows the weathering effects of it. He is holding a red ribbon around you; the red symbolizes aggression. Time is aggressive, it waits for no one. Behind you are day and night along with stars and time pieces; these are representing measurements. We measure time mechanically as well as by day and night; oddly enough, we measure distance by time, thus the stars. Your face is lit and in shadows showing that time fully surrounds and consumes you. You wear henna art on your face to show that you are not a slave to time, but that you can choose what you do with it... you choose in every moment --- that puts you in charge. I left your eyes bright and your complexion fair and smooth to show that you are not conquered by time, but rather you live beautifully and confidently within it. But you will notice that your henna does include tears because time is not always sweet.
