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Kelly Batsiokis Art

Holding Quiet

Holding Quiet

$1,650.00 AUD
$1,650.00 AUD
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A meditation on rest, renewal, and inner strength

Holding Quiet captures a moment of pause - the kind of stillness that arrives after intensity, when the body folds inward and the noise finally settles. Curled into herself, the figure becomes both shelter and strength, holding her own weight with tenderness rather than tension.

Painted as an exploration of rest as an active state, this work reflects the quiet resilience found in moments of withdrawal and reflection. Layers of colour, bloom-like forms, and a soft halo of gold move through her body, suggesting growth that happens beneath the surface. She is not retreating, but gathering - a visual expression of restoration, softness, and emotional clarity.

Part of my Blooming Veil series, Holding Quiet continues an ongoing exploration of vulnerability, renewal, and the space between movement and stillness. The work balances intimacy with expansiveness, inviting the viewer to slow down and connect with the subtle power of being present.

Medium: Mixed media on canvas (acrylic, oil, and gold-like foil)
Dimensions: 62.5 × 62.5 cm (framed)
Frame: Matte black oak float frame
Finish: Gloss varnish
Artist signature: Hand-signed in gold, lower left
Year: 2026
Shipping: Tracked flat-rate Australian shipping. International shipping available - please contact me for a personalised quote. 

About the Artist

Kelly Batsiokis is an Australian artist whose work explores emotion, embodiment, and the quiet spaces that sit between intensity and calm. Working primarily in mixed media, Kelly layers acrylic, oil, texture, and metallic elements to create figurative works that feel both intimate and expansive.

Her Blooming Veil series reflects themes of vulnerability, resilience, and inner growth - inviting viewers to slow down, reflect, and connect with the emotional undercurrents beneath the surface.

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