Underwater Bonding

Year of creation: 2025

Award: Viewers’ Choice Award , Heatwave show, Foyer Gallery,  2025

Underwater Bonding is part of my Waterwoks Series. This painting was born from a desire to capture the profound, wordless connection between a mother and her child — one that transcends even the surface of the water.

I was inspired by the purity of a shared moment underwater, where time slows down and every movement becomes gentle and weightless. The scene shows a joyful baby swimming confidently ahead, guided and protected by the mother just behind, her expression full of warmth and quiet encouragement. There’s trust in this moment, and freedom — the baby’s tiny arms reaching out, exploring the unknown, while the mother’s calm presence offers invisible support.

Painting this was both a technical and emotional journey. I was fascinated by the challenge of portraying the way light dances through water, how bubbles form, and how hair and skin take on a different life beneath the surface. But more importantly, I wanted to honor the invisible strength of maternal love — how it allows a child to feel safe enough to let go and explore.

Underwater Bonding is a tribute to those early moments of connection that build a foundation of security, confidence, and joy — and to the unspoken language between mother and child that needs no words to be felt deeply.

Crafted with high quality oil paints on gallery canvas, the painting ensures longevity and durability, maintaining its aesthetic appeal for years to come.

As the sides are painted, the painting does not require framing. Ready to hang on your wall and enhance you living space.

Its unique composition makes it a conversation starter, perfect for sparking dialogue and adding depth to any room.

This painting comes with a certificate of authenticity.

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