Winter Solstice

Description

“Winter Solstice”

This line and wash composition features five silhouetted figures standing waist-deep in a frozen lake, their stillness accentuated by the vast, stark landscape that surrounds them. Each figure, adorned with vibrant hats that defy the monochromatic chill, reflects a sense of individuality amidst the shared struggle. These bright hats serve as symbols of hope and resistance, vivid reminders of the human spirit’s ability to persevere and find colour even in the bleakest moments. The interplay of thin, deliberate ink lines and the soft, aqueous hues evokes a stark yet hopeful beauty, drawing the eye to both the fragility and the strength of the scene.

The lake mirrors their resilience, with each ripple a testament to the quiet strength required to endure. These subtle movements echo the figures’ steadfastness, symbolising how even the smallest shifts can embody the enduring spirit of life in the face of adversity. The water itself, slightly coloured from the rain that flowed from distant mountains, seems to hold the stories of countless winters past. The dawn’s reluctant light paints their breath with silver, symbolising the fragile promise of renewal even in the darkest times. Surrounding the figures, the winter landscape appears lifeless at first glance, but upon closer inspection, hints of life emerge: the faint tracks of a bird in the snow or the glimmer of frost on the reeds at the water’s edge.

• Paper Finishing: Matte, uncoated, natural white (off-white).
• Acid-Free: pH above 7 to prevent yellowing over time.
• Paper Weight: 250 gsm (110 lb), Thickness: 0.29 mm (11.4 mils).
• Available Sizes: 29 sizes in inches (US&CA) and cms (rest of the world).
• Sustainable Paper: FSC-certified paper for sustainability.

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