A striking original oil painting enriched with gold leaf, 'awoke' showcases sophisticated layering and premium pigments across its 81cm x 101cm canvas. The work explores the intersection of abstraction and figuration, with an ethereal human form materialising through the artist's investigation of organic shapes. Successive applications of pigment and precious metal create a luminous, textured surface that shifts with light, establishing a contemplative dialogue between nature and the human presence. The composition invites sustained viewing, revealing layers of meaning within its refined material execution.