Phantom (2023)

Oil on canvas 
20cm by 20cm 
 
 
This round painting presents a poignant exploration of memory and longing through a delicate interplay of white and blue. At its centre, the outline of a torso is rendered with soft, ethereal lines, creating a ghostly presence that seems both familiar and distant. The torso’s contours are subtly shadowed, suggesting a depth and complexity that evoke an almost spectral quality.
Surrounding this central figure, shadows of leaves—painted in muted blues—intertwine with the form, their intricate patterns casting an ephemeral, nature-inspired motif that evokes the lingering presence of an old lover. The leaves' shadows blend seamlessly with the torso's outline, their fluid shapes suggesting the way memories and emotions can weave into our daily lives, haunting us with their subtle, persistent presence. This contrast captures the essence of how the phantom of a past relationship continues to influence and haunt our everyday existence, melding beauty and sorrow in a timeless, circular form.