Promise Oil

This 40 × 50 cm oil on canvas is a richly expressive figurative work that balances intimacy with theatrical presence. Two figures recline across a patterned sofa, their bodies rendered in bold, simplified forms and outlined with decisive line work. The scene suggests a moment of charged conversation or quiet negotiation, inviting the viewer to imagine what has just been said—or what is about to unfold.
Gold is used generously throughout the composition, catching the light and lending the surface a luminous, almost ceremonial quality. Set against warm, earthy tones and deep greens, the gold passages heighten the emotional temperature of the scene, transforming an everyday interior into something symbolic and heightened. The textured application of paint and metallic elements creates a tactile surface that rewards close viewing, while the flattened perspective reinforces the painting’s contemporary, expressionist character.
Both playful and psychologically resonant, the work draws on narrative figurative traditions while firmly rooted in contemporary practice. At 40 × 50 cm, it offers an intimate scale that suits close, personal engagement, making it a compelling piece for collectors drawn to bold storytelling, expressive mark-making, and the dramatic interplay of colour and gold.