Portrait of a young man beneath a burning candle against a dark background, symbolic oil painting exploring inheritance, memory, and knowledge.
Portrait of a young man beneath a burning candle against a dark background, symbolic oil painting exploring inheritance, memory, and knowledge.

A Torch Passed Through Unseen Hands

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A Torch Passed Through Unseen Hands

24" × 18"

Oil on Wood

2025

Private Collection

The painting explores the ways identity is shaped by influences that often remain hidden from view. Throughout the collection, symbolic objects function as manifestations of cultural inheritance, memory, authority, and personal formation. Here, the candle serves as a symbol of knowledge, guidance, and continuity. Unlike a light generated independently, a candle flame is often passed from one source to another, making it a fitting metaphor for traditions, values, and lessons carried across generations.

A Torch Passed Through Unseen Hands

24" × 18"

Oil on Wood

2025

Private Collection

The painting explores the ways identity is shaped by influences that often remain hidden from view. Throughout the collection, symbolic objects function as manifestations of cultural inheritance, memory, authority, and personal formation. Here, the candle serves as a symbol of knowledge, guidance, and continuity. Unlike a light generated independently, a candle flame is often passed from one source to another, making it a fitting metaphor for traditions, values, and lessons carried across generations.