war expressed
- Dimensions
- 40X32 Inch
- Year
- 2026
- Theme
- War and aftermath
About this piece
These days, it feels as if everyone is engaged in their own private art of war—battles fought not on distant fields, but deep within the glow of their screens. We are all, in some way, absorbed by the altitude of our digital lives, scrolling and searching for meaning, connection, or escape. In this painting, I wanted to capture that tension—the sense of being surrounded by people, yet profoundly alone, each person locked in their own world of pixels and notifications. Rather than retreat into the noise, I chose to draw out my emotions in color, letting each brushstroke become a protest and a release. The canvas becomes a space to exhibit not just images, but feelings: the longing for real connection, the anxiety of modern life, and the hope that art can still break through the static. Through bold hues and layered textures, I invite viewers to pause, to look up from their screens, and to remember the power of human expression. This work is both a reflection of our times and a call to reconnect—with ourselves, with each other, and with the world beyond the digital.___Russell Mihindukula
Motivation
In this painting, I explore a time of deep despair and desperation—a moment when hunger is not just physical, but emotional and spiritual. The canvas is filled with the ache of solitude, each brushstroke echoing the emptiness that settles in when connection is lost. There is an urgent longing for belonging, for affection, for even the smallest sign of warmth from another soul. Yet everywhere, there is absence. The world feels distant, and the faces of others are turned away, unreachable. This work is a meditation on what it means to yearn for human touch and understanding, only to find it missing. It is about the silent suffering that so many carry, the invisible hunger for love and acceptance that can haunt even the brightest days. Through color, texture, and form, I hope to capture both the pain of isolation and the universal hope that, somewhere, someone will turn back and offer comfort.___Russell Mihindukula
Story behind the artwork
My hope is that this art entertains you and invites you to explore the world’s norms—questioning how, why, and where human faces express their attitudes and emotions.___Russell Mihindukula
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