Inspired by the words “a soft heart in a cruel world is courage, not weakness" by Katherine Henson. Tenderness is so often mistaken as vulnerability when what it really is is a superpower. The ability to stay open and soft in spite of the harshness of the world, to choose softness even though you know it comes with hurt…if things are ever to get better, the world is going to need more of the courage to be tender, not less.

This piece incorporates acrylic paint, collage, tea-stained papers, hand stitching, repurposed materials (strips of fabric from an old shirt, scrap wires, and florist picks), wire sculpture, and assemblage.

This work is part of my “Repurposed” series, in which I have utilized used canvases and artist panels discarded by another artist as my starting surface to create new original works. Giving new life to discarded items is a core theme of much of my artwork, reflecting my pursuit of living sustainably to be as good of a steward of the earth as I can.

Artwork Details

6”x6" mixed media and found materials assemblage on gallery wrapped canvas. Artwork is signed and framed by artist in a 6”x6” custom frame and is ready for hanging. Art label included.

Framed artwork measures 8 1/8" W x 8 1/8" L x 1 7/8" D. Custom, handmade wood float frame with a dark stain and bronze metallic finish to highlight features of the artwork.

Original artwork by (c) Brittney J. Hall. Copyright is not transferable with the sale of this piece. The buyer is not entitled to reproduction rights.

Shipping Details

Item will be packaged for safe shipping and shipped via USPS priority flat rate. Packaging and mailing materials made from recycled and/or repurposed materials as much as possible. Please reuse or recycle these materials.

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