A Faint Sign

This work depicts the moment when a faint sign begins to appear.

It is neither a depiction of suffering itself, nor a scene filled with clear hope.Within prolonged darkness, something that had not been visible before quietly starts to emerge—a moment that exists on the threshold between what was and what may come next.

The gaze is drawn toward the subtle brightness in the upper left, while traces of darkness still remain.

This reflects a state in which hope is sensed, yet has not fully taken shape.

Just as the hours before dawn are the darkest, the moment before a sign appears is often filled with quiet inner struggle.

Yet when looking back, it becomes clear that the sign was something worth continuing toward.

That there is indeed a place where such a path can be rewarded—this piece quietly brings that back to mind.

Details

Materials: Pastel, Charcoal

Paper: BFK Rives White (250gsm)

Signature: Hand-signed by the artist on the back

Artwork Size: 42cm × 59.4cm (420mm × 594mm)

Framed Size: 42.5cm × 60cm (425mm × 600mm)

Framing: Presented in a simple black frame, ready for display upon arrival

Includes: Original thank-you card with a wax-sealed signature

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