Art League Houston present its sixth and final PLATFORM installation, "I'm Always Here For You" by Thomas Tran. Through the large-scale acrylic painting, Tran transports the viewer into the imagined space he dubs the Only World, where individualism is juxtaposed with the forces that cannot be controlled.

Pulling from past experiences, relationships, and thoughts for the imagery, the Only World is not too far off from Tran’s reality. He is interested in the self-preserving nature of Self and its relentless determination to believe it is independent, despite the fact there are so many factors outside of one’s choosing. "I'm Always Here for You" is inspired by Tran’s relationship between Self and Universe, and comes to the conclusion that all things are connected.

Through personal anecdotal symbolism, a world that does not have to make sense is shown, and its inherent chaos is contrasted by the helplessness of one who resists it. When one makes the choice to open up and be vulnerable, they can then communicate with the world around them.

Following the opening reception, the exhibit will be on display until July 22.