The Shelter is an oil painting that depicts a "sad monster" in magenta tones, almost cramped within the frame of the painting.
Her body, folded and surrounded by her arms, creates a small opening, a sort of frame within the frame, inside which appears a small country house surrounded by nature, bathed in the light of a clear blue sky. This peaceful place contrasts with the midnight blue background that envelops the rest of the painting, symbolizing the night and introspection.
The intention behind this work is to lead viewers to see in this painting a mirror of their own experience.
The "sad monster", despite his tormented appearance, protects a space of comfort, a sanctuary hidden within himself. He embodies the idea that, even in times of distress, an inner refuge exists, a place of peace and serenity that everyone carries within themselves. The work thus invites viewers to recognize their own inner refuge, to understand that they too have, within themselves, a space of comfort and respite, ready to be discovered and preserved.