Shining Through II is a contemporary abstract painting about resilience — and the light that remains, even through difficult times.
Layers of turquoise, soft mineral greys and muted aqua merge across a richly textured surface, evoking water, weathered stone and the shifting colours of the ocean. Emerging almost unexpectedly from these layers, small touches of gold catch the light.
These golden fragments lie at the heart of the painting. Partially concealed beneath the surface, they symbolize the strength within us that may sometimes feel hidden, but never entirely disappears.
Shining Through II explores a quieter kind of resilience: not about remaining untouched by what we experience, but about allowing ourselves to be transformed by it — and still finding a way to shine through.
Its layered surface reveals new details as the light changes, inviting the viewer to slow down, look closer and experience the work differently over time.
Inspired by the textures and colours of the natural world, this original mixed-media painting on canvas brings together turquoise, mineral tones and subtle gold accents in a work that speaks of resilience, transformation and inner strength.
A reminder that the light doesn’t have to be loud to remain.
40 x 40 cm
Mixed media on deep edge canvas
2026
