The painting “Towards the Sun” is a hymn to vitality, growth, and liberation. It is an intimate portrait of a female figure in a state of ecstasy or deep meditation, tilting her head back to expose her neck and face to a symbolic light.

• Expression and Figure: The figure is captured in a dynamic, ethereal gesture. Her closed eyes and lifted head suggest surrender to the moment, hope, and an inner elevation. The brushstrokes are fluid, and the colors on the body are close to earth tones and dusty rose, giving her a sense of fragility and naturalness.
• Symbolism of Growth: The figure is entwined with delicate vines and small pink flowers that grow along her shoulders and neck. This element reflects both the title and the theme: rebirth, healing, and the indomitable strength of nature manifesting within the human spirit.
• Innovative Texture (Rust Activator): The most striking element is the background, which, through the use of a rust activator, achieves a deep, oxidised, textured patina. This deliberate juxtaposition of fragile, floral femininity with the heavy, earthy texture of rust creates a powerful contrast. The rust symbolizes the passage of time, resilience, and the matter from which pure, light-seeking beauty emerges.

Interpretation

The work is a meditation on the cycle of life, pain, and beauty. The rusty background, while rich in color, may suggest the weight of experience or the darkness from which the figure consciously frees herself, turning towards the “Sun”—a symbol of knowledge, love, and healing.

It is a painting that encourages the viewer to seek inner strength and light even—or perhaps especially—when feeling the burden of time and transience.

Medium: Mixed Media with Rust Activator on Canvas

Dimensions: 100 cm x 70cm, 2025