Resilience in colour
This portrait captures the quiet strength of a young immigrant woman, whose gaze is determined but marked by the weight of experience. Dressed in bright red against an intense blue background, she embodies both fragility and endurance. The textured tones of her face, partly luminous, partly weathered, reflect the duality of beauty and struggle, innocence and survival.
Each brushstroke tells a story of displacement, of crossing physical and emotional boundaries, of carrying memories while facing an uncertain future. Her green eyes invite the viewer to look deeper, to witness not only the hardships, but also the unwavering hope that persists in the face of adversity.
This work is more than a portrait; it is a testament to resilience, to the capacity of the human spirit to endure and find dignity even in the harshest of worlds. A striking work for any collector looking for art that conveys meaning, emotion and power.
SlowDad is my artist name. I'm a Frenchman who lived in Sweden for many years, but is now back in Occitanie, in the south of France.
I create all my work by drawing and painting digitally. I draw my inspiration from the light and warmth of my native region,..
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