Encaustic on wooden panel · 50 × 40 × 3.5 cm · 2025 Fragments of Silence collection
A woman in a black hijab stands in an ancient marketplace, arms open in calm explanation, while accusing hands encircle her. From this single AI-generated fragment of quiet defiance, the encaustic layers abstract the scene into a powerful affirmation of inherent dignity and personal choice.
Hidden within the wax, the word “Respect” rests as a subtle, urgent plea for honouring individual paths, visible only to those who look with deliberate care.
The work challenges a society quick to judge rather than understand, urging viewers to seek deeper truth with purpose. A QR code reveals the original AI image, contrasting the raw scrutiny with the gentle depth of encaustic, inviting harmony beyond prejudice.
