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‘Looking Forward’ is a rich tapestry of symbolism and emotion, white headscarf and light-colored clothing suggests themes
crafted through deliberate choices in composition, color, and of purity, simplicity, and renewal. White is often associated
technique. The figure’s blurred face is a particularly poignant with beginnings, hope, and a clean slate, complementing the
element, evoking a sense of anonymity or universality. It could title’s emphasis on looking ahead with optimism. The soft blue
symbolize how the future is inherently unknowable, its details background is equally significant. Blue often conveys tranquility,
fuzzy, yet its essence deeply felt. This decision invites viewers to introspection, and a connection to the infinite, think of the
project their own identities, stories, or aspirations onto the figure, vastness of the sky or the depths of the ocean. ’Looking Forward’
making the artwork both intimate and collective. The use of the is not just a work of art but a meditative experience.
LOOKING FORWARD, 2023 OIL ON CANVAS PANEL 24X18 IN. | 61X45.7 CM.
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