"Seeing" - Original Painting by Maryanne Grando

"Seeing"

Oil over Mixed Media on Stretched Canvas

50 x 70 cm

Ready to hang  

The tiger, a powerful symbol of instinct and inner power, serves as both a guardian and a mirror. Its gaze confronts us, challenging us to look deeper, to see beyond the surface of things and into our own true nature. The radiant gold-leafed circle behind the woman is a deliberate choice; it glows like a halo, elevating her introspection to a sacred state, suggesting that self-reflection is a divine act.

Rich with symbolism and my signature layered textures, this work combines oil paint and mixed media to create a depth and dimension that invites you to lean in. The gold leaf shimmers subtly, changing with the light throughout the day, and with it, the piece reveals new truths. It's an invitation to return again and again to uncover its mysteries.

"Seeing" is an evocative meditation on awareness, on the strength that comes from knowing yourself, and on the quiet courage it takes to truly witness oneself and the world as it is. It is a work for those who seek to see clearly, both within and without.