Held Within

2026

This is the body that is cradled by something larger than itself. Whether it is another presence, a state of grace, or the body's own capacity for self-nurture, the figure here is held.

Held Within speaks to the desperate human need to be supported, to be received, to not have to bear everything alone. The posture suggests surrender to something trustworthy, a willingness to be vulnerable because safety has been established.

The gaze is intimate. It witnesses the moment of being held and understands its profound necessity.

Technical Information

Year

2026

Medium

Black thread on wood panel

Dimensions

50 × 80 cm

Technique

Hand-stretched black thread over brass nails

Edition

Unique artwork