The Shadow Self

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A$990

Artwork Details

Medium Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang
Dimensions 3cm (W) x 90cm (H) x 41cm (D)
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Artwork Description

This piece was born from an exploration of emotional depth—the moments we don’t always speak about, but carry quietly beneath the surface. The eye became the centre because it is where truth lives. It reflects what we feel, even when everything else is composed. Around it, the paint breaks, drips, and fragments, mirroring the way emotions can overwhelm, release, and reshape us.

The darker palette was intentional. Deep reds, burnt orange, and shadowed blues speak to intensity—grief, resilience, pressure, and strength—while the turquoise within the eye offers contrast: clarity, presence, and a sense of calm within the storm. This tension between chaos and control is at the heart of the work. It’s about holding yourself together while everything beneath shifts—and finding a kind of quiet power in that.

In a space, this piece brings both grounding and impact. It has a strong visual presence that immediately draws the eye, creating a focal point that anchors a room. At the same time, the richness of colour adds warmth and depth, particularly in modern or minimalist interiors. It doesn’t just decorate—it creates atmosphere. It invites pause, reflection, and conversation.

For collectors, this is a piece that evolves over time. Depending on the viewer, it can feel confronting, comforting, or quietly empowering. It doesn’t demand a single interpretation—it holds space for many.

Artist Bio

Sarah is an emerging artist that explore emotions and the fragility of humans based on her 24 years as a psychologist. Her art is on canvas using acrylic paints. Ni AI is used in her original artwork.

This striking collection explores the emotional landscape of being human—where growth, loss, and choice are not separate experiences, but deeply intertwined.

Through layered textures and fluid, faceless forms, each piece captures a moment of becoming. The blurred identities invite the viewer inward, reflecting our own evolving selves—shaped by what we gain, what we let go of, and the decisions that define us. Rich, contrasting palettes move between warmth and restraint, mirroring the tension between vulnerability and strength.

There is a quiet power in these works: growth emerging from uncertainty, loss held with dignity, and choice standing as both burden and freedom.

These paintings don’t just fill a space—they create one. A space for reflection, conversation, and connection. Each piece offers not only visual impact, but emotional resonance—making them a meaningful and compelling addition to any home, office, or collection.

Commissions

Sarah's studio is in Melbourne Victoria, Australia