'Not So Thin Red Line' was painted shortly after the start of the war in Ukraine. For me, it tries to encapsulate the overwhelming tension and heartbreak in a world where conflict seems relentless. A bright blue and gold sky is overtaken by a fierce and ominous cloud of black and red – symbols of unwanted violence and the human cost in any war. The darkness looms heavy, reflecting the chaos and suffering that always devastates the most vulnerable among us. Yet amid all this turmoil, a single white brush stroke pierces through, as a reminder that even in the darkest hours, courage persists. No matter how overwhelming the shadows of conflict may seem, hope always finds a way to endure.

'Not So Thin Red Line' is composed of acrylic on gallery-wrapped stretched canvas (1.5-inch black painted edge).