Enduring Presence

Enduring Presence is more primal, more direct than my usual pieces. I worked with thicker applications of paint, building layers of earthy tans and deep blacks that mimic the stratified history of stone. I incorporated actual charcoal into the medium, letting its raw, elemental quality speak to the primordial nature of rock.

This work emphasises Japanese concept of [shibui, beauty in understatement ]

While appearing simple at first glance, a closer look reveals complex textures and subtle variations in tone that reward contemplation, much like a stone surface changes as sunlight moves across it throughout the day.

This piece holds a grounding force that anchors you. 

If it could talk it would speak of strength in stillness and wisdom in patience. 

"In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you." – Buddha