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

This piece captures a quiet yet powerful moment of connection as a larger hand gently supports and guides a smaller one. The delicate touch suggests care, protection, and the reassurance that we are not meant to walk life’s journey alone.

The layered tones of purple and violet create a sense of calm and depth, while the vibrant splashes of pink and blue beneath the figures add movement and energy to the composition. Together, these colours evoke both tenderness and strength, reflecting the beauty found in moments of guidance and trust.

This artwork speaks to the power of compassion, the value of nurturing relationships, and the quiet strength found in lifting others as they learn to stand and move forward.

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