Soft pastel

2025

In the depths of the night, a circle of block buildings stands, forming a well in the darkness. The buildings, close together in their simplicity, exude an undeniable presence, like silent guardians holding the night in place. At the heart of this well, a single lamp glows. Its light, soft and golden, spills gently into the cold air, filling the space with warmth that feels almost like a whisper, a secret meant only for those who notice. The light reflects on the surfaces of the buildings, softening their sharp edges, as if the glow is an offering—an invitation to pause and absorb the moment.

The shadows stretch deeper around the circle, yet the light remains constant, creating an island of warmth in the cold, holding something more—something magical, something that stirs the soul. It’s a delicate, intimate moment, where the world outside feels distant, and the lives hidden within these buildings seem just out of reach.

This well, with its circle of buildings and its single lamp, holds a story in the space between light and shadow. It’s a place where time slows, where the world outside is a distant echo, and where the only thing that matters is the soft glow of the lamp and the secrets it keeps. It’s a glimpse of something larger than the ordinary.

24.7cm x 32cm