"This Life We Live" HE Canvas

Story Behind the Painting

Painted in 2020, 'This Life We Live' reflects the chaotic journey of life, depicting the battle between darkness and light, and showing how we emerge stronger. The piece features a bold, strong woman with pursed lips, prominent cheekbones, and a powerful stare. Her face, illuminated in red light with dark circles under her eyes, suggests she has endured life’s battles, growing tired and cold to the world around her. Stars on her cheekbones, almost patriotic, symbolize her purpose and duty.

A second face on her back, with warmer tones and a softer expression, represents her hidden, gentle side. This contrast signifies the mask she wears to the outside world, further emphasized by a drama mask tattoo on her arm. Created during the first lockdown of 2020, the painting encapsulates the madness of that period, with motifs like birds and the dual-toned face symbolizing the balance of life and the transition from darkness to light.

The mask of '65' symbolises age, while the word 'hope' on her neck, hidden in shadow, illustrates how hope is often obscured but ever-present. Her hair, reminiscent of the Belle Époque era, and her command over the birds around her, further enhance the painting’s depiction of strength and resilience.

Edition 1 of 1

A hand-embellished canvas is a unique 1 of 1 original piece.
Editions are produced from a limited number. Once limited editions are sold out, they will never be reproduced and will only be available as hand-embellished canvases.

Description

Our canvas prints are high-quality giclee prints produced on artists' canvas and are signed by the artist himself. Each canvas is given a unique number from the limited edition produced from the original. Every canvas print comes with a certificate of authenticity, also signed by the artist.

Hand-Embellishment

Once printed, hand-embellished orders are taken by the artist back to his studio where he personalises each one using either paint, pencil, or pen. He adds colour or detail that is unique to your piece making them an original, one-off piece. These pieces are numbered 1/1 and also come with a certificate of authenticity.

Dimensions

* Dimensions are estimates based on the size of the printed image and the typical size of the standard frames we use. For a custom-sized piece, please contact our Bangor gallery.

Shipping & Collections

 
* Delivery (Island of Ireland) - Available at an additional cost. To have a stretched or framed canvas delivered to you on the island of Ireland, please choose the "Pickup" option at checkout, then contact us to discuss delivery dates and availability.

** Worldwide Shipping - Shipped orders are posted the day they are completed, this includes printing, signed by the artist, numbering, certificates, etc. Once an order has been posted you will receive a text/email confirming your order has been fulfilled and posted. These notifications include tracking information (some countries excluded).