“Mother in Arms” explores protection, vulnerability, and the quiet weight of holding something fragile in an uncertain world.
A central figure cradles a small, almost spectral child against her chest, her form both skeletal and luminous. The gesture is intimate and protective, yet the environment around her feels unstable—constructed from fractured lines and shifting space that suggest unease just beyond reach.
The halo-like radiance surrounding her head contrasts with the worn, exposed body, hinting at resilience shaped through experience rather than perfection. There is tension between strength and fragility, presence and erosion.
Subtle figures and echoes within the background reinforce the idea that this moment is not isolated, but part of a larger cycle—of memory, inheritance, and care.
The piece reflects the instinct to protect, even when stability is uncertain, and the enduring nature of connection in the face of vulnerability.
Original mixed media, acrylic, collage, and charcoal on wood panel
12 × 12 inches
One of a kind
