“Paralyse”

"Paralyse" (Paralysis) - The Abyss of Sleep Paralysis and the Redemptive Hope

The painting "Paralyse" unveils the hellish torment of sleep paralysis - that dreadful limbo where the body lies motionless and the mind is seized by overwhelming fear. A cold, snow-covered winter landscape stretches across the canvas, gradually transforming into a bedspread where a woman lies, lost in deep sleep. Yet from the shadowed depths of the abyss, a demonic figure extends its arm, seeking to drag her into the darkness. The ominous presence whispers that allowing this grasp would lead her to her doom.

This work is an expression of the inner pain and terror felt by the artist during a particularly dark phase of the soul. The suffering was not merely transferred to the canvas but was also a profound act of liberation and defiance against the artist’s own fears. Yet the painting carries a deeper message of hope: it reminds us that even from the most terrifying nightmares, awakening is possible. If we find the courage to rise, we can break free from the grip of darkness.

"Paralyse" serves as a reminder that even in the darkest moments of life, when the abyss threatens to consume us, we possess the power to rise. It merely requires the will to escape the shadows and take that first step toward the light.

100 x 120cm

Acrylic on linen