About Continue

The canvas is predominantly filled with tall, lush green grass that dominates the composition. Emerging from this verdant sea are a pair of bare legs, visible from the thighs down, as they stride across the image. The grass reaches up to mid-thigh height, partially obscuring the lower body.

Upon closer inspection, a disturbing detail becomes apparent: the bare feet are marred with wounds and cuts. The ground beneath the grass is treacherous, littered with sharp shards of glass that are mostly hidden from immediate view by the overgrown vegetation.

This juxtaposition of the seemingly idyllic, peaceful grass with the unseen danger lurking beneath creates a powerful and unsettling contrast. The wounded feet tell a story of perseverance through pain, of continuing on despite the obstacles and injuries encountered along the way.

The title of this evocative and thought-provoking piece is Continue, which adds another layer of meaning to the visual narrative. It suggests resilience, the act of moving forward regardless of the difficulties or pain one might experience, echoing the determined stride of the figure through the hazardous, grass-covered terrain.

90 cm x 72 cm
Created 2020.
Acrylic on canvas.