Emerge

This portrait captures a quiet, intimate moment as a young woman, bathed in warm sunlight, gently presses her face against an orange lily. The flower, a symbol of pride and confidence, mirrors the subject’s inner strength and calm resilience. Her serene expression, paired with the soft, curving petals, creates a visual harmony that speaks to quiet empowerment. Edward's inspiration from Lucian Freud is woven into the very texture of the painting—seen in the sculptural application of paint across her face. The thick, deliberate brushstrokes highlight the contours and weight of the skin, lending the piece a tactile, almost physical presence that invites deeper emotional connection.