Arctic Ghost (Original Canvas)

Artic Ghost captures the silent grace of an orca as it moved through the cold arctic. These incredible creatures are intelligent, beautiful and strong, making them both admired and respected. As apex predators, they glide through the ocean with quiet confidence, yet they are also deeply affected by their environment. 
The Orca symbolises resilience and isolation - moving silently beneath the surface. People with mental health challenges often carry their burdens quietly, just as orcas move through the depths without making a sound. The vast icy arctic mirrors that feeling of navigating the world where strength and vunerability coexsist. Though powerful, even an orca cannot control its changing environment. 
The paintings detailed foreground keeps the focus on the orca, while the softer, less-defined background represents the vast unknown. Like a ghost the orca glides forwards, because even in solitude there is strength in motion. 

Measurements
50 x 50cm