"Trust"

• Dimensions: 120 x 200 cm

• Year: 2022

• Medium: Oil and Spray Paint on Canvas

• Price without shipping and framing : €4.100

"Trust" is an intense, introspective artwork that delves into themes of isolation, self-protection, and the struggle to connect with the world. The central figure, wounded and withdrawn, symbolizes an individual who has closed themselves off from the outside world. The figure crouches defensively, its communication with others severed. Despite the coldness, there is an undercurrent of heat, an emotional turmoil bubbling beneath the surface.

The figure’s internal dialogue is one of questioning and self-doubt, asking why it continues to bleed, why it has been rejected so often. There is a sense of disconnection, an overwhelming feeling of not fitting in, yet a desire to learn something useful and find a place in the world. The figure longs to be trusted, to be believed, to prove its worth. It pleads for validation, yet is weary of the false promises and betrayal it has encountered along the way.

"Trust" reflects the struggle between hope and disappointment, the persistent effort to keep going despite the odds. It is a metaphor for the emotional labor of navigating through a world that feels indifferent, working tirelessly in the hopes of one day being recognized. The figure, like a bull, waits patiently for something meaningful to emerge, clinging to the faint hope of change amidst the waste and chaos of its environment.

This painting invites the viewer to reflect on their own journey, the moments when trust has been broken, and the long, quiet wait for a new opportunity. It is a meditation on persistence, self-worth, and the fragility of human connections.