Standing Still

Standing Still is a quiet meditation on presence, inspired by a sunflower arrangement that caught the artist's eye during a visit to a friend’s home. There was a stillness and understated elegance in that moment that lingered—something both ordinary and quietly luminous. Created using mixed media on panel, the work incorporates layers of acrylic paint, textural detailing, and expressive line-work to evoke the tactile richness of the scene. The bold yellow vase acts as a grounding focal point, while the sunflowers stretch upward with quiet vitality, set against an earthy, softened background. The contrast between vibrant colour and subdued texture invites reflection on the beauty found in life’s fleeting, often unnoticed moments. This piece explores the emotional weight of stillness, asking the viewer to pause and engage with the subtle poetry of the everyday.