HELD BY STRENGTH (PRIMAL BOND) (2026) Original Mixed-media Painting by Dina Telesheva

"Held by Strength" is a profound exploration of human vulnerability and the silent, monumental support that surrounds us. Created on a circular tondo canvas, this piece utilizes the harmony of the circle to represent a complete inner world.
At the heart of the composition is a delicate female figure, rendered with fine graphic lines, nestled within a protective cocoon of texture and contrast. The surrounding landscape — a forest of bold, expressive black strokes — doesn't threaten, but rather serves as a fortress. The artwork reflects the moment we find peace not by escaping the world, but by leaning into the strength that holds us.
Technique & Materials:
This is a mixed media painting that celebrates the tactile nature of art. I used a combination of acrylics and specialized texture paste to create a physical relief that changes depending on the lighting. The juxtaposition of raw, palette-knife textures in the background and the intricate, hand-drawn floral patterns on the foreground creates a rich visual rhythm.

Materials used:

Acrylic,texture paste on canvas, liner

Details:

• Mixed-media painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 50 x 50 x 2cm
• Ready to hang
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Expressive and gestural
• Subject: People and portraits