Passing

This painting places fragility and permanence side by side. A weathered skull anchors the composition, grounded and heavy, while a pale butterfly rests briefly above it, a moment of stillness suspended over time. Thick, tactile brushwork contrasts with soft passages of light, allowing the surface to feel as alive as the subject itself. The muted palette is punctuated by subtle warmth, drawing the eye through shadow and texture rather than narrative. The piece invites reflection on impermanence, transformation, and the tension between decay and beauty. Painted alla prima in oils, signed and finished with a protective varnish