The Price of Love

“The Price of Love”

Dimensions: 70 x 90 cm
Medium: OSB, mixed media (oil paint, structural elements, nails)

Style: abstract expressionism / textured abstraction

Color palette: warm yellows, gold, deep reds, dark brown and black tones

“The Price of Love” is a reflection on the mystery of suffering — one that does not end in death, but leads to transformation. The surface of the canvas is marked by a dense, tactile structure and embedded nails, evoking wounds — traces of pain, violence, and sacrifice.

Flowing reds and dark organic forms recall blood and torn tissue, creating an intense, almost physical experience of looking. The composition does not allow distance; it draws the viewer into a confrontation with the reality of suffering.

At the same time, the background is filled with light — warm yellows and gold. This contrast suggests that even in the most dramatic moments of pain, there is a presence greater than suffering itself. The wounds are not only marks of destruction, but places through which love is revealed — a love capable of giving life for another.

The painting invites the viewer to pause and reflect on the meaning of sacrifice and the mystery of love that can transform what is most painful into something life-giving.