Surrender

“Surrender” from the series “Faces of Prayer”

Dimensions: 30 × 30 cm

Medium: oil and epoxy resin on canvas

This painting is part of the “Faces of Prayer” series, exploring different expressions of prayer as a deeply personal, both physical and spiritual experience.

The depicted face, with eyes closed, is immersed in a state of stillness and inner focus. The absence of connection with the external world shifts attention inward — to what is most essential yet invisible. The expression balances between calm and tension, suggesting that prayer is not always relief, but often a moment of confrontation.

Dripping layers and textures, emphasized by the use of epoxy resin, evoke traces of emotion — tears, time, and experience recorded on the surface. Organic forms resembling natural or bodily structures suggest a process of growth, transformation, and inner development.

The painting presents prayer as a moment of pause — suspended between the external and the internal. It is a space of silence where encountering oneself becomes possible.

With its warm, subdued palette and organic texture, the work fits naturally into spaces intended for reflection and quiet contemplation.