Released - Helen Oprey
Helen Oprey
Released 2023
Acrylic on linen with wood frame
105 x 76 x 5
$1800
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This is a very personal painting about a difficult journey not of my choosing. Through the female figure I express emotions of shock, despair and sadness. The little bird symbolises both fragility but also incredible strength. This little bird can fly. The colours of red and yellow represent the presence of grief versus new beginnings. I believe that although challenging times have the ability to break us down we can be rewarded with incredible growth. The relationship between the woman and the bird communicates the power of surrender while holding onto the belief that we may be stronger than we think. Never underestimate a woman who has no choice but to survive. Watch her eventually thrive.