This drawing depicts Lulu in a mantis pose where she is grounded, alert, and poised. Her stance suggests inner strength and discipline and is heightened with the masts of blurred sailboats docked in the background. She appears caught in a moment of introspection, a quiet presence holding still as the world around her sways and shifts.
Edward draws deep inspiration from Wassily Kandinsky, particularly in his exploration of form, line, and symmetry. He is drawn to the way abstract beauty and dynamic balance can reveal deeper truths, beyond what is seen on the surface. There is a quiet resilience within this piece, a recognition that transformation does not always come with noise or force. It can be slow, intentional, and inward. This mirrors Edward’s own experience as an artist, growing not through grand gestures, but through steady, internal shifts. In times of social, political, environmental, or emotional upheaval, he holds onto the idea that transformation is still possible and often, it begins in silence.
