Even in The Shadows - Oil on canvas – 1m x 1.6m

This work is a meditation on contrast—between stillness and movement, shadow and light, uncertainty and quiet strength. I was drawn to the idea that even in our darkest moments, light has a way of persisting—not in a dramatic or overpowering way, but gently, steadily, with quiet conviction.

As I painted, I let the process be intuitive. I worked in layers, allowing the brushstrokes to evolve organically—soft washes of blue and grey gradually giving way to subtle openings of warmth and light. There’s a sense of atmosphere here, like a landscape half-remembered, or a sky in transition. It isn’t a literal place, but a feeling. A space of introspection and slow unfolding.

Even in The Shadows is a reflection of resilience—not the loud kind, but the type that sits patiently, breathes deeply, and waits for the light to return. It speaks to the strength we find when we allow ourselves to be still, to sit with uncertainty, and to trust that clarity will come.

This piece has been one of quiet transformation, both in its making and in what it holds. It’s will be on show at Art in the Country at Harrington House in Hilton (22–25 May), and I’d love for you to come see it in person. There’s something about the way it interacts with space and light that can’t be captured in a photo.