Pray
Oil on canvas
Size: 120cm x 150cm
Year: 2018
Price: Please enquire

Pray features a poignant, close-up profile portrait of an elderly woman immersed in a moment of deep devotion or meditation. Rendered in a highly detailed, textured monochromatic palette of grays and blacks, her face is lined with intricate, deep wrinkles that reflect a lifetime of wisdom and lived experience. Her eyes are softly closed, and her expression is one of profound peace and concentration. Her weathered, heavily lined hands are pressed firmly together in a classic gesture of prayer, positioned close to her forehead. Long strands of silver-white hair flow back from her face, framing a single large, ornate hoop earring with delicate decorative details. Cutting dramatically through the muted tones, a thin, vibrant red string bracelet is tied around her wrist, serving as a powerful focal point that anchors the serene and solemn composition.