Strength 2020

"Strength" (2020) by Zoe Hawk is a painting depicting a young woman in a pink dress and a crown of yellow roses, sitting next to a stuffed lion. The image is rendered in a simple, almost childlike style, with flat colors and clear outlines. The setting is ambiguous, but the presence of a framed landscape suggests an indoor space. The young woman's soft gaze and the gentle interaction between her and the lion evokes a sense of quiet strength and vulnerability. The scattered yellow roses add a touch of whimsy and perhaps a hint of sadness.