Title: Holding Stillness
Size: 36 x 36 inches
Acrylic on Canvas
Price: $2600 (plus tax)
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THE STORY BEHIND THE ART
In a world that moves at an unrelenting pace, Holding Stillness serves as a quiet yet profound invitation to pause. This heavily textured abstract painting is a reminder that stillness is not just an absence of motion, but a state of being—one we must nurture and protect amidst the noise of everyday life.
Layer upon layer of texture builds a landscape of calm, with horizontal lines stretching across the canvas like waves gently lapping a shore or the quiet horizon before dawn. Shades of deep, contemplative blues anchor the piece, grounding the viewer in a sense of serenity. Flecks of silver and pearl iridescent white shimmer across the surface, catching the light in unexpected ways, reminding us of the fleeting, beautiful moments we often overlook in the rush of our days. As the eye moves upward, the painting softens into topey sands and airy, ethereal whites, evoking a sense of release—an exhale after holding one’s breath for too long.
The textured surface, even more pronounced than usual, reflects the complexity of finding stillness. It is not always easy to pause. The weight of responsibility, the demands of our loved ones, and the pressures we place upon ourselves often make it feel impossible. And yet, Holding Stillness urges us to try. To carve out moments for quiet reflection, for deep inhales, for simply being. Because only when we honor our own stillness can we truly show up for those who matter most.
This piece is a meditation on presence, a whisper of encouragement to rest, to listen, and to hold space for ourselves—so that we may move forward with greater clarity, intention, and grace.
Only one that exists in the world
Can be shipped to any door you want as long as you’re willing to pay for it
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