Held Upright

2026

Held Upright is not about movement. It is about remaining standing.

The figure rises with quiet determination, neither triumphant nor defeated. There is no struggle on display, no dramatic gesture demanding attention. Instead, the work speaks of endurance, the kind that exists in silence, unseen but constant.

The posture carries a sense of dignity. The body appears composed, balanced, and self-contained, as if held upright by something deeper than physical strength alone. It suggests resilience without hardness, confidence without display.

There is a calm presence within the piece, but also a subtle weight. The viewer is left with the impression of someone who has weathered difficulties and continues forward, not through force, but through persistence.

Held Upright is a reflection on the quiet strength that allows us to remain standing, even when no one is watching.

Technical Information

Year

2026

Medium

Black thread on wood panel

Dimensions

60 × 80 cm

Technique

Hand-stretched black thread over brass nails

Edition

Unique artwork