Victory — 70 X 42 In, Acrylic on Unstretched Canvas, Abstract Expressionism (2020)

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Victory unfolds like a powerful inner storm shifting toward clarity. At the center, the abstracted figure appears to turn inward … Read more Victory unfolds like a powerful inner storm shifting toward clarity. At the center, the abstracted figure appears to turn inward and upward, her pink head glowing like a lantern of thought or awakening. Surrounding her is a turbulent halo of deep reds, blacks, and purples—energies that swirl, fold, collide, and then suddenly open into luminous greens, blues, and soft whites. These transitions evoke the sensation of a woman navigating through intense moments, carrying both fragility and fierce determination.

The swirling composition suggests a vortex of emotions—grief, resilience, memory, rebirth—all converging around her. The broad movements of paint feel instinctive, almost primal, while the tighter marks create moments of intimacy, like whispers within the storm. The form seems to shift between abstraction and recognizability: at times she is a dancer, a guardian, at times simply a presence emerging from the unknown. Light catches the curves of her shape, emphasizing a quiet courage that radiates outward.

There is a sense of breath in the piece—the way colors expand and contract, the way the figure seems to inhale the darkness and exhale color. It invites the viewer into her emotional orbit, asking them to witness both her struggle and her strength. As the eye moves around the canvas, the gestures become pathways, marking the journey from chaos to calm, from confinement to liberation.

Why I Love It
I love this painting because it feels like a declaration of survival. The woman at its core stands inside a tempest yet refuses to be consumed by it. Her posture, though abstract, radiates presence—she holds space for herself. The pink of her face is tender, almost fragile, yet surrounded by force and momentum. It is a reminder that victory is not loud; sometimes it is the quiet act of choosing to rise again. Every time I look at it, I feel its emotional heartbeat.

Materials
Acrylic paints on unstretched canvas, using layered washes, dense impasto textures, wide sweeping strokes, and fine gestural lines. Finished with a light protective varnish to preserve depth and tonal contrast. See less