"Seahorse Cove" is an intimate and complex abstract work that defies its title, inviting viewers into a world built from using a delicate technique. The artist has meticulously constructed the surface using a mixed-media approach, creating subtle yet impactful depth, height, and tactile cracks within the materials. This organic texturing serves as a foundation for a compelling visual narrative.
The piece began its life when the artist observed the naturally flowing inks forming patterns on the canvas, which strongly resembled the contours of an ancient, unknown map. Determined to highlight these accidental waterways, the artist emphasized the lines, and in the midst of this process, discovered an unexpected focal point: a perfectly formed shape in the center, uncannily like a seahorse. This chance image became the painting's quiet, enigmatic heart.
Further enriching the surface are fragments of text ripped from a deeply emotional novel. These excerpts are embedded within the paint, allowing the words to be felt in the painting's palette—a compelling mix of rich colors and profound darkness. This technique evokes the essence of the book: the weight of its publication, the shared, global history of its readership, and the emotional resonance of its beloved, yet tragically torn, characters.
 
Framed in a gold metal floating frame.