Held by Shadows

A raw exploration of vulnerability and inner turmoil, Held by Shadows captures the fragile tension between surrender and resistance. This life study, rendered in soft pastel on black-toned cotton paper, immerses the viewer in an intimate moment of introspection. The figure, illuminated by spectral hues of blues, reds, and yellows, embodies both suffering and resilience. The contrast between light and shadow evokes an ethereal presence, amplifying the emotional weight of the composition. Every pastel stroke is a whisper of movement, a trace of unseen narratives unfolding in stillness.