Oil painting on canvas, 2024
ready to hang
152cm/122cm/3.5cm (60"/48")
 
Artist note:
“The centre character in this painting is the Arctic Fox. Standing strong among the chaos unfolding beneath it, like a quiet guardian. The danger below, the movement …. and then him - still alert, unshaken . The contrast is powerful. Our eyes naturally go to the one figure that isn’t panicking , and the Fox becomes an anchor .
There’s something deeply reassuring about his posture. Confidence without aggression. Strength without noise. When you meet his gaze, it’s also reflected in the eyes.
 
The Fox almost has a meditative role: a mirror of the version of oneself that knows things will pass, that you can stand tall even when everything underneath feels unstable. When I look at this painting I can recharge with new strength and positivity.”