Lead

“Lead” from the series “Faces of Prayer”

Dimensions: 30 × 30 cm

Medium: oil on canvas

This painting belongs to the “Faces of Prayer” series, which explores the many ways prayer can be experienced — its intimacy, tension, and inner light.

The central motif is a hand holding a lantern — a symbol of searching, guidance, and hope emerging from darkness. The soft glow of the light disperses into deep, warm reds, creating a space between unrest and calm. The gesture of the hand may be seen as an act of trust, endurance, or a quiet calling.

The work presents prayer as a process — not always peaceful or clear, but filled with tension, silence, and light that gradually reveals itself. It reflects on the presence of hope even within the most intense and difficult emotional states.

With its symbolic language and warm palette, the painting fits naturally into spaces intended for reflection — from modern interiors to more intimate, contemplative environments.