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Edge of the Shadow is a body of work that explores the experience of looking from within a dense, protective shadow—a place of refuge from the striking light and heat of summer days. This physical experience becomes a metaphor for contemplation: a space where perception slows and attention deepens.

The shadow also functions as a symbol of the more primitive aspects of human nature—the instinct that seeks preservation and survival before enlightenment. Rather than opposing light, the works suggest that shadow is an essential condition for seeing more clearly. It is from this place of shelter, distance, and quiet observation that the paintings emerge, inviting the viewer into a slower, more attentive relationship with the world.