Waiting Windows

Acrylic on canvas.

38x27x1.50"

"Waiting Windows" invites viewers into a quiet moment of connection and reflection. Soft pastel rectangles and squares, outlined with loose, sketchy black lines, float gently against a warm peach background. The irregular shapes, primarily in soothing blues and greens with touches of pink, suggest open windows in an abstract cityscape, capturing a subtle rhythm between structure and spontaneity.

Inspired by scenes during the COVID-19 lockdown in Italy, when neighbours leaned out to sing and communicate across streets, the composition reflects the simple yet powerful act of reaching out from isolation. Each shape feels like a figure waiting patiently, creating a delicate interplay between stillness and movement that echoes the hope and humanity found in shared moments through distance.

The casual arrangement and relaxed edges bring an approachable, warm quality to the work, inviting viewers to imagine the stories unfolding behind each frame. "Waiting Windows" is a thoughtful exploration of presence and community during a time when connection was both fragile and deeply necessary.