Oil on canvas.
2024
These paintings evoke a powerful sense of transition, they are part of a two painting series with the theme of “The Passage of Time.”
Both artworks depict a solitary figure holding a small flame, symbolizing a light or soul navigating through phases of life and transformation. The scenes are drenched in earthy tones and enveloped in mist, suggesting an ambiguous, almost dreamlike setting that embodies the unknown nature of transition.
This second painting, with the figure in a lighter dress, introduces an element of rebirth or renewal. This character seems to be in a more open and fog-laden landscape, implying a step toward a new beginning. The lighter clothing reflects purity or innocence, and the gentle movement of the dress suggests forward momentum, though the mist implies uncertainty about what lies ahead.
Together, these paintings beautifully capture the dual nature of transformation—leaving behind the familiar and stepping into the unknown. The flame carried in both scenes represents continuity, a soul or spirit that persists, highlighting that, even through endings, there’s something that moves forward, seeking a new identity or purpose.