Ikalaya (overwhelmed)

I intend to capture a moment of letting go, or perhaps a feeling of something precious slipping away. Against a calm grey background, you see layered figures in shades of white, pink, and blue, almost like echoes or different states of being. In the foreground, a prominent hand reaches out, with strong red and dark overlays, extending towards a bright yellow bird that seems to be flying away. For me, this painting speaks to moments of vulnerability, or the experience of releasing something, whether it’s a dream, a hope, or even a burden. It’s about
that quiet, poignant feeling of transition, and what it means to reach out as something moves beyond your grasp.