Original artwork description:

This painting tells a story of refuge—a quiet haven from the harsh and indifferent world. The snow-covered landscape, stretching endlessly around the house, reflects both the serene beauty and the solitude of existence, a space where silence carries the weight of distant challenges.

Yet, amid this frozen expanse, a home glows with golden warmth—a symbol of safety, of childhood memories, of a place where love and care never wane. It is a sanctuary where the soul finds rest, where the flickering light of belonging offers quiet comfort.

The glowing windows, like beacons in the darkness, remind us that even in the loneliest hours, there is always a place where we are expected, where warmth awaits. The gentle wisp of rising smoke breathes life into the scene, a quiet promise that, despite the stillness of winter, human presence and warmth persist.

This artwork explores the interplay of contrasts—between the vast coldness outside and the warmth within, between solitude and connection. It speaks of the universal longing for home—a true sanctuary where the heart can find peace.

Materials used:

Watercolour on paper

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