Taro

Oil on canvas

30”x40”

2025

This oil painting captures an intimate, almost voyeuristic moment—one that feels deeply personal, as if we are seeing the subject through the eyes of someone who loves her. The woman, partially submerged in water, appears vulnerable yet unguarded, lost in a moment of solitude. Her lover’s gaze, the unseen photographer, turns her into both muse and mystery. The way her body curls inward, the way she clutches herself gently, suggests a quiet emotional weight—perhaps longing, sadness, or deep contemplation.

The interplay of light and shadow distorts her face, making her expression unreadable, as if she is slipping away, both physically and emotionally. The grayscale palette adds to the feeling of nostalgia, as though this is a memory frozen in time—something once tender, now distant. The soft folds of her garment cling to her, half-revealing, half-concealing, mirroring the intimacy of the moment. There’s love in the way this image is framed, but also an ache—like someone capturing the last glimpse of a person they know they are losing.