In moments of profound adversity, we are often forced to look past our perceived limits and navigate entirely unmapped territory. This intimate painting serves as my personal anchor for that journey. Grounded by the heavy, weathered textures of 17th-century tiles salvaged from Seville, the canvas carries the historical weight of the Latin motto PLVS VLTRA, transforming an old imperial slogan of conquest into a modern anthem for human resilience. Yet, survival requires more than just gritted determination; it requires hope. Rising above the grit of the earth, I have woven into the top of the canvas the celestial stars of a Sevillian Madonna’s Estrella crown. Together, these elements capture the delicate balance of our contemporary struggle: the grounded reality of enduring difficult times, beneath the quiet, guiding light that beckons us to keep moving further beyond.

46 × 31 cm | Framed 51 × 36 cm Oil, acrylic and walnut ink with gesso on board in a simple antique frame