My Hand
Title: My Hand
Year: 2023
Dimensions: 21 cm x 26 cm
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Price: 300 €
My Hand is a powerful depiction of a hand whose crooked fingers represent the raw authenticity of life. The hand seems almost ready to break free from the frame, its gesture intense and decisive. With remarkable individuality, the fingers embody the actions of someone who has not only observed life from the sidelines, but has taken it into their own grasp.
In the dark void, the black night, thoughts emerge — the thought that is the beginning of every transformation. It is this thought that propels the hand into action, distinguishing between those who act and those who retreat. The hand may appear crooked, but it is the true, living result of a person who has taken life into their hands. From getting tattooed in India to typing out concepts and conducting research – this hand symbolizes constant change and forward movement. What will it take into its grasp next? And how will it look at the end of its owner's life? These questions remain open, leaving the viewer to contemplate.
My Hand is a striking oil painting that captures the raw, unvarnished reality of human actions. The hand, with its crooked and individualistic fingers, stands as a symbol of life's journey—shaped by actions fueled by personal determination and courage. This hand breaks free from the frame and tells the story of a life that has been grasped, not merely observed from the sidelines. The painting suggests that it is action – whether getting tattooed in India or performing research – that defines the turning points in a person’s life. These crooked fingers, the product of real lived experience, offer us a glimpse into the human journey. It is the hands that shape life, not merely watch it unfold.