Touché

He might be pretending to scare, to defend himself, or to aim. He might be laughing—or protecting himself. The child stands mid-gesture, ambiguous, both powerful and vulnerable. His warm-toned sweater contrasts with the abstract, cool-toned background—almost urban in feel. Bright orange marks burst like butterflies or fragments of childhood across the rough surface.
The painting raises a question: is he still playing?
Between softness and tension, this painting explores our projections, childhood, and those seemingly simple gestures that carry deeper meaning.

Oil and acrylic on canvas 81 x 54 cm . 2024