Please don’t hurt!
Oil on Canvas
Size of Piece: 24 x 30
Framed Piece: 26 x 32
In this painting, I explore the profound vulnerability and strength of a mother shielding her child amidst the chaos of the war in Ukraine. The image of a civilian woman holding her daughter, pleading with the aggressor, is a universal story of love, fear, and resilience.
My inspiration comes from stories of those caught in war zones—the civilians who do not choose violence but must endure its consequences. The mother in this painting represents countless women who, despite their terror, stand firm in their instinct to protect.
In my creative process, I use heavy, dark colors in the background to symbolize destruction and turmoil. At the same time, the softer, more delicate details of the mother and child convey their fragility. The palette contrast represents the merging of fear, hope, and desperation.
This piece depicts suffering and reflects humanity itself. It asks the viewer to step into this moment and question the forces that create such tragedies. Because behind every war, there are human lives.
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