Inner conflict

Imagine entering a strange room for the first time. The walls seem to be moving, tilting, and closing in around you, as if the room itself reflects a mind stuck in a state of tension. In the middle of this space, you see a lonely figure sitting on a strange chair, its legs twisted and unstable, as if showing the figure's torn mental state.

This figure seems to be in a silent battle. Its right hand is stretched forward, full of hope or maybe a desperate attempt to resist, while the other hand is pulled back, as if refusing to take the next step. It’s stuck between wanting freedom and fearing the consequences, like someone standing at the edge of an abyss, knowing that jumping might mean escape, but unable to ignore the fear holding them back.

You look down and notice a chessboard under their feet. Their steps seem cautious, as if they’re living in a game with unknown rules, where every step could change their fate. You almost hear their thoughts: "What if the next step is wrong? What if I can’t go back?"

Then, you notice the look in their eyes. Those wide, open eyes are staring at something far away, something you can’t see. Are they looking into the unknown future? Or are they facing a deep fear inside themselves? Above their head, a small, distant star shines, like a symbol of ambition or hope that refuses to disappear no matter what they’re going through.

The room's sharp and contrasting colors increase this feeling. The dark background presses in from all sides, while the figure itself is filled with broken colors, as if trying to show their inner struggle through every detail. Even their head, with its twisted shape, reflects tangled thoughts that can't easily be untangled

Title: “Inner conflict”

Dimensions: 100 x 100 cm.

Medium: Oil on canvas.

Price: 1,950€

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