All The Signs

This painting centers on a solitary figure moving across a worn, earth-toned surface while shielding her eyes from a bird carrying an olive branch. The composition suggests a moment of resistance—an unwillingness to see what is being offered or revealed. The figure, branch, and faint directional movement give the piece a narrative quality, but the image remains softened and fragmentary, as if part of an older mural worn down by time.

Built with acrylic, stucco, and charcoal, the surface is layered, sanded, and weathered to create a patinated, fresco-like texture. Erosion across the image and interruptions in the linework give the painting the quality of a recovered fragment rather than a fixed scene. The work reflects an interest in intuition and avoidance—how signs can remain present even when they are deliberately turned away from.

Details:
‍ • Acrylic, stucco, and charcoal on canvas
‍ • 24 × 36 × 1.5 inches
‍ • Created in California, USA, 2025

Note: Surface texture and finish may appear differently depending on lighting conditions. Subtle variations are part of the work’s character.