Enlightened (2025) Original Mixed-media Painting by Kara Baah

Open hands rest gently beneath a radiant cross, set against a vibrant, expressive background of layered colour and texture. The hands appear in a posture of offering or receiving, symbolising surrender, openness, and the willingness to be transformed by divine light.

Rich tones of deep blues, warm reds, and glowing golds swirl across the canvas, creating a sense of movement and spiritual energy. The cross emerges softly from the centre, illuminating the space above the hands and drawing the eye toward a quiet moment of reflection and grace.

This piece speaks to the beauty of humility and faith, the act of placing what we carry into God’s hands while remaining open to receive wisdom, peace, and renewal. Through its expressive colours and symbolic imagery, the artwork invites viewers to pause, reflect, and consider the light that guides us through life’s complexities.

Materials used:

Spray paint, acrylic paint and oil paint

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 30 x 40 x 1.5cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: People and portraits