This expressive portrait focuses on a woman who radiates strength, sovereignty, and inner peace. Her penetrating gaze and the solid composition invite the viewer to pause and be present.
The color combination of warm orange and cool blue came to me intuitively, a spontaneous inspiration from my inner eye. The background is dynamic and full of movement, with splashes and shapes that emphasize the contrast between energy and stillness. The word “PRESENCE,” powerfully and clearly displayed vertically, serves as a reminder: be here, be now. Not trapped in the past, nor lost in the future, life unfolds only in the present moment. “Presence” is an ode to the consciousness and power of the now.
Petra Appel, 2025.
Size: 50x60cm
Material: Mix media, Acryl, Spray paint, Collage. Wooden black frame.
