The Buckling Legs, and the Struggling Stars (10⁵³ Kilos Pressing Down on Your Sāwol)
 
Giclee print on mid expression paper signed and numbered 1 - 50 A3 sizing to be finalised.
 
Meanings shift and change with my work, but...
 
This hauntingly intricate mixed-media work captures a sense of weight—both physical and existential—through its layered, fragmented forms and chaotic yet deliberate composition. The figures, distorted and strained, appear caught in a moment of immense pressure, their bodies bending under unseen forces. Eyes are scattered throughout, signifying a state of hyper-awareness, as if the universe itself is watching, pressing inward. The swirling background, marked with cryptic symbols and undulating forms, suggests an overwhelming gravitational pull, an unseen weight shaping reality itself.
 
The title, The Buckling Legs, and the Struggling Stars (10⁵³ Kilos Pressing Down on Your Sāwol), evokes an immense force—10⁵³ kilograms being an astronomical mass, possibly referencing the weight of a collapsing star, a black hole, or the total matter of the observable universe. The mention of "Sāwol" (a term rooted in old English and Germanic languages meaning "soul") adds a deeply introspective layer, suggesting a personal burden that mirrors the cosmic struggle. This contrast between the physical and the metaphysical invites contemplation: is existence itself an unbearable weight, a gravitational collapse of identity, perception, and meaning?
 
Through its raw energy, dynamic contrasts, and intricate layering, the painting conveys a tension between endurance and surrender, between personal struggle and cosmic inevitability. It forces the viewer to confront the feeling of being pressed down by forces beyond comprehension, whether they are emotional, spiritual, or universal.
 
There might be a delay in sending if I need to go back to my printer due to demand.