The Young Mother / expressive art by Essediya Halloâ

Description

The Young Mother explores the complex bond between tenderness and discipline within family relationships. Through this painting, the artist evokes the ambivalent emotions of childhood — the longing for affection mixed with memories shaped by a certain severity.

The work portrays a silent dialogue between two generations: a still-young mother, and a child seeking their place in the world. The colors express the tension between fragility and strength, pain and forgiveness, distance and attachment.

More than just an intimate portrait, this piece reflects on legacy, resilience, and the path we take to understand — and perhaps soothe — the past.

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Technique: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 75 x 120 cm
Status: Original artwork – one of a kind

This original painting will be shipped carefully rolled in a sturdy tube, without the wooden frame (stretcher bars), to ensure safe delivery and reduce shipping costs. You can have it re-stretched by a professional or frame it according to your preference.