"The In-Between" Canvas Design Print

“The In-Between” – Limited to Only 6 Exclusive Prints

Only six copies of this exclusive design will be produced, making each one a rare collector’s piece. Each print will be created on the finest quality canvas, capturing every intricate detail of the original work.

Each of the five prints will be individually signed and numbered, ensuring their exclusivity and authenticity. Every piece also comes with a certificate of authenticity, affirming its place in this limited collection. The design itself is square and will be printed on a 1500 x 1500mm canvas, or any size of the buyer’s choice to perfectly complement their art collection. Buyers can choose their preferred frame to complement the piece, ensuring it becomes a perfect fit for their space.The sixth and final canvas holds a special place in my home office, a personal reminder of the deep meaning behind “The In-Between” and its reflection on life’s complexities.

DESCRIPTION & INTERPRETATION

“The In-Between” is a deeply evocative portrayal of the eternal interplay between the soul, mind, and body—a reflection of the human experience that speaks to the core of our existence. This limited-edition design visualizes the layers we embody, revealing the complexity of what it means to live, to suffer, and to transcend.

The smooth grey background, resembling a soft wash of watercolor, represents the purity of birth—the moment we arrive in this world, a blank canvas full of potential. It speaks to life's innocence and untouched possibilities when we take our first breath. Nothing is to define us yet, no scars or burdens, only the quiet promise of what could be.

But life is never that simple. As we grow, our soul—a darkened, more solid layer of watered-down acrylic—start to develop. It’s connected to the subconscious mind, tied to past lives and memories we don’t fully understand but carry with us. The subtle texture and deeper hues show that while the soul is present, it’s often hidden, quietly influencing who we are beneath the surface. It’s a foundation upon which we begin to build, growing older and wiser, but always bound to something beyond our immediate understanding.

The body, in contrast, is depicted through a slow, curving line of acrylic paint, applied with an old, damaged brush. The bristles, worn and unruly, create rough textures and swirls, symbolizing the unpredictable path we take through life. These swirls represent the body’s journey—the phases we go through, from the innocent obsession with appearance to the realization that our physical form is fleeting. As the line turns and tightens, you feel the tension of life’s struggles—the difficult phases that shape us, the sharp learning curves that force us to change.

On the right side, beneath these swirling lines, rough scribbles appear. These chaotic strokes represent the mind—the source of so much turmoil and unrest. Our minds, in all their complexity, often betray us. They are the voices that sow doubt, create fear, and challenge our peace. The chaos of family, love, career, and self-doubt are all there, etched into the canvas in jagged, uncontrolled lines. It’s messy. It’s imperfect. But isn’t that the truth of our mental landscape? Beneath the surface, we are all navigating a mind that oscillates between chaos and clarity.

And yet, not all is lost. Amid the chaos, there are smooth, uninterrupted parts of the design—quiet spaces in the mind where there is peace, contentment, and acceptance. These calm areas remind us that, despite the noise, there is a stillness to be found, moments where we rest and feel whole. But those moments are often overshadowed by the louder, more chaotic parts of our psyche.

Then, there is the red stroke.

Bold, jarring, and undeniable, this scarlet brushstroke cuts through the composition like a wound—a visceral reminder of how one event can alter the course of an entire life. The rough bristles of the old paintbrush created this stroke, and you can almost feel the weight of it as if the very act of "painting" was violent, painful, and unforgettable. This is the moment that changes everything. The accident, the heartbreak, the loss—the event that carves itself so deeply into your existence that it becomes who you are. The red demands your attention, much like the scars we carry, visible to ourselves and others no matter how much we try to hide them.

This scar is not just a part of the design; it becomes the focal point of life itself. It consumes us, overtakes us, and suddenly, we are no longer just a person—we are the scar. We become it. It defines us in ways we never wanted, but we have no choice but to live with it, to cope, to survive despite it. It is the thing that will forever remind us of what we have lost, but also what we have endured.

Ultimately, “The In-Between” is about the tension between all these layers—the soul, mind, and body—and how they intersect, how they compete for dominance in our lives. It’s a reminder that no matter how much chaos, pain, or confusion we experience, we are still whole. All these layers, rough and smooth, chaotic and calm, painful and peaceful, come together to form something abstract yet complete—a masterpiece in its own right.

When you look at this design, you are looking at life itself. Your life. My life. The scars, the turns, the chaos, and the moments of peace all combine to create something beautifully flawed, something that cannot be defined by a single stroke or color, but only by the whole.

As you reflect on this work, you might find yourself feeling a deep connection to the story it tells. It’s a story of struggle, but also of survival. It’s a reminder that we are more than the sum of our scars, but those scars are still part of us. And maybe, just maybe, they make us something beautiful after all.

NOTE FROM THE ARTIST:

Though this piece is a digital design, multiple mediums have been meticulously used to create it, ensuring the same depth and texture as traditional art. After a serious sea accident at the age of 35 left me paralyzed, painting with physical paint and canvas became a challenge. The lack of balance meant that I had to focus so much on the physical process that I couldn’t pour my full emotion into the work. That’s why I turned to digital mediums—they allow me to express the same feelings, and capture the same brushstrokes, textures, and movements that I would have with traditional paint and canvas, without sacrificing the emotional depth I bring to each piece.