"Read the story" painting

"Read the story painting vol. 01 

140x140cm painting on canvas

Acrylic, oil pastel, dry pastel, charcoal

This artwork, Read the Story Vol 01 / Vol 02, explores the interconnectedness of personal histories, the significance of context, and the primal origins that unite us. A similar theme is woven through Delia Owens’ Where the Crawdads Sing (2018), which uses the natural world—marshes, shells, and water—as a backdrop for a story about solitude, survival, and the invisible threads connecting individuals to their environments.

Just as Owens’ novel portrays the protagonist’s deep connection with nature, this diptych incorporates elements like oyster shells and crab-like shapes, emphasizing the fluidity between human existence and the organic world. The expressive lines and earthy tones mirror the way history leaves traces—like waves shaping the shore. Through layers of charcoal and oil pastels, the piece invites the viewer to reflect on how personal narratives, much like the ocean’s currents, continuously merge, separate, and reform.