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The Prayer 24×48″, acrylic on canvas—winner of Honorable Mention awarded by the juror Mark Strandquist

Prayer conveys a quiet sanctuary anchored amidst surrounding chaos. At its center, a still, veiled figure in prayer offers a sense of inner peace, devotion, and spiritual shelter. Framed by sharp abstract forms, intense reds, and reaching shapes that evoke tension and vulnerability, the artwork explores the delicate balance between seeking quiet solace and navigating the noise of the outer world.