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Original artwork description:

“Gratitude” explores one of the most subtle yet powerful human values — appreciation expressed without words.
Through monochrome hands, the painting captures a quiet moment of giving and receiving. One gesture reaches upward, open and attentive; another responds with gentle support. There is no face, no identity — only the language of touch. Stripped of color, the hands become universal, allowing the viewer to recognize their own experiences within the gesture.
The textured background suggests the invisible layers of memory and emotion that surround even the simplest acts of gratitude. What is offered here is not an object, but presence — acknowledgment, respect, and connection.
Part of the “Silent Values” series, this work reflects on human values conveyed through gesture alone. It invites the viewer to pause and reflect on gratitude as a quiet force — one that binds people together, often unnoticed, yet deeply felt.

I also work on commissioned pieces.
If my style resonates with you and you’re looking for a painting in a specific size or with a personal meaning, you’re very welcome to reach out. I’d love to create something special for you.

Materials used:

Acrylic on canvas

Tags:
#arms #emotional #minimalist #gratitude #monochrome art #philosophical art #hands art #silent art #gesture art #human values 

Gratitude (2026) Acrylic painting
by Margarita Stepanova

£666.9 

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“Gratitude” explores one of the most subtle yet powerful human values — appreciation expressed without words.
Through monochrome hands, the painting captures a quiet moment of giving and receiving. One gesture reaches upward, open and attentive; another responds with gentle support. There is no face, no identity — only the language of touch. Stripped of color, the hands become universal, allowing the viewer to recognize their own experiences within the gesture.
The textured background suggests the invisible layers of memory and emotion that surround even the simplest acts of gratitude. What is offered here is not an object, but presence — acknowledgment, respect, and connection.
Part of the “Silent Values” series, this work reflects on human values conveyed through gesture alone. It invites the viewer to pause and reflect on gratitude as a quiet force — one that binds people together, often unnoticed, yet deeply felt.

I also work on commissioned pieces.
If my style resonates with you and you’re looking for a painting in a specific size or with a personal meaning, you’re very welcome to reach out. I’d love to create something special for you.

Materials used:

Acrylic on canvas

Tags:
#arms #emotional #minimalist #gratitude #monochrome art #philosophical art #hands art #silent art #gesture art #human values 
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Margarita Stepanova is an artist based in Australia. Her work explores the fleeting nature of time and human connection. Through monochrome depictions of hands, she captures moments that cannot be... Read more

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