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Quote that inspired this piece:
"Her life was not asking her to begin again. It was asking her to begin at last.”
— Unknown
My poem for this painting:
For a long time, she gave herself away in small pieces —
to the marriage, to the children, to the work,
to whoever needed her most.
Until she had almost forgotten
the woman she was.
But something within her had not forgotten.
It had kept watch, faithfully waiting.
Gently whispering to her:
Remember the way you love beauty.
The tender things that move you.
Remember the essence of what makes you 'you'.
Like the soft breath of a fan on a warm afternoon,
like the sweetness of a rosebud unfurling —
the parts of herself that had long ago been put on hold
began to open; her tenderness, her possibility, her becoming.
And what had seemed finished was not finished at all.
She realised: it was only just the beginning.
Symbolism:
ROSEBUDS: — the parts of herself still opening; tenderness, possibility, becoming.
BLUE FORGET-ME-NOTS: — not losing herself again; remembering who she is beneath years of compromise, duty, or being needed by others.
ORANGE BLOSSOM: — renewal, hope, a fresh beginning; traditionally associated with love and marriage, but reinterpreted here as a commitment to her own life.
KEY: Remembrance, return, and self-reclamation.
Unlocking the parts of herself she had quietly put away.
Remembering the woman she was before duty, compromise and being needed.
The gentle return to her own life, beauty and becoming.
In Evangeline’s Story:
‘A Tender Return’ appears in Instalment 20 of The Turning Point.
More than fifty years after receiving the exquisite custom madeTiffany fan from the man she loved, celebrated prima ballerina, Margaux Vasiliev opens its silk-lined box once more. The lingering scent held within it brings an old love vividly back to life — and begins to uncover the story she has carried quietly for decades.
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Quality & Craftsmanship:
Giclée print on 300gsm archival cotton rag paper.
Printed with museum-grade inks to preserve colour, depth, and detail.Edition:
Produced in strictly limited quantities.
Once the edition has sold, it will not be reprinted.
Authentication:
Each print is accompanied by a signed, individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Sizing & Proportion:
As each original painting is created on hand-cut paper, its proportions may vary slightly from standard A4, A3, A2 or A1 dimensions.
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Medium:
Mixed media on heavyweight archival paperSize:
35cm x 50cm
(approx. 13.8” x 19.7”)Authenticity:
Hand-signed original artwork accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.Craftsmanship:
Created using professional-grade archival materials selected for longevity and colour integrity. -
Pricing:
All prices are listed in Australian dollars (AUD).Final Sale:
Due to the limited nature of each release, all purchases are final.Worldwide Shipping:
Complimentary global shipping is included for both original paintings and prints.Customs & Duties:
International orders may be subject to customs duties or import taxes, payable by the recipient. These charges are set by your country’s import laws and are outside my control.Dispatch Timeline:
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You will receive an email notification as soon as your artwork is on its way.Packaging:
All original paintings and prints are supplied unframed and carefully rolled in protective, acid-free materials before being securely packaged in a cylinder for delivery.