What brings us to tears, will lead us to grace Resting her head upon a dark surface, a solitary figure gazes directly at the viewer, her face softly illuminated against an unyielding dark void. Painted in tempera on a wooden panel, this piece explores the profound spiritual awakening born from unbearable pain. A striking line traces down from her eye like a crystallized tear—a physical scar of heartbreak. Yet, her expression is neither broken nor bitter, but steeped in an absolute, quiet awakening. It captures the exact moment after the storm of grief has passed: when suffering has penetrated to the very core of one's being, shattering all illusions and defenses. The tears we shed do not merely cleanse; they break open the heart so that ultimate clarity and wisdom can enter. In this raw, vulnerable surrender, the work reveals a eternal truth: that only through the crucible of heartbreaking sorrow can a soul transcend its limits and truly enter a state of profound grace.

Provenance

Created in the artist’s Paris studio in 2020, this work is painted with traditional egg tempera and presented in an antique frame. It has been exhibited in Paris.