**Loss — Artist Story**
*Loss* began as a quiet exploration of what remains when something—or someone—has gone. As a psychologist, I have sat with many forms of grief: the visible kind that fills a room, and the quieter kind that lives just beneath the surface of everyday life. This piece was inspired by that still, often unspoken moment after loss, where identity feels blurred and time seems to stretch.
The faceless figure emerged intentionally. I wanted to remove individuality so the work could become universal—anyone, everyone. The layered washes and drips reflect how grief doesn’t move in straight lines; it falls, gathers, and sometimes feels like it’s dissolving parts of us. The muted ochres, charcoals, and soft undertones of teal were chosen to hold both heaviness and a subtle sense of depth—because even in loss, there is movement, memory, and the beginning of integration.
Despite its subject, *Loss* doesn’t darken a space—it anchors it. In a room, it brings a sense of calm, depth, and quiet reflection. It invites pause rather than overwhelm. Collectors often find that it adds emotional sophistication to a space, creating a point of connection—a piece that doesn’t just decorate, but resonates.