“Before the War (Man)” — by MAAS
Mixed media on canvas
£1,000
Before the War (Man) captures the quiet moment just before everything begins. The head is lowered, the body tense — a pause filled with thought, weight, and responsibility. It is the moment before action, when a man gathers himself before stepping into whatever battle awaits.
This battle does not have to be war in the traditional sense. It can be everyday life — work, fatherhood, relationships, survival. The painting speaks about the bravery it takes to keep moving forward despite uncertainty, exhaustion, or fear. Strength here is not loud or heroic; it is internal, heavy, and deeply human.
The layered paint and rough textures reflect the marks life leaves on us. The red handprint beside the figure suggests both warning and presence — a reminder of what is at stake, and of the traces we leave behind as we move through life.
For me, this painting is about resilience. About standing at the edge of difficulty and choosing to continue anyway. It is a portrait of endurance, of responsibility, and of the quiet courage required to face the world every single day.
“Before the War (Man)” — by MAAS
Mixed media on canvas
£1,000
Before the War (Man) captures the quiet moment just before everything begins. The head is lowered, the body tense — a pause filled with thought, weight, and responsibility. It is the moment before action, when a man gathers himself before stepping into whatever battle awaits.
This battle does not have to be war in the traditional sense. It can be everyday life — work, fatherhood, relationships, survival. The painting speaks about the bravery it takes to keep moving forward despite uncertainty, exhaustion, or fear. Strength here is not loud or heroic; it is internal, heavy, and deeply human.
The layered paint and rough textures reflect the marks life leaves on us. The red handprint beside the figure suggests both warning and presence — a reminder of what is at stake, and of the traces we leave behind as we move through life.
For me, this painting is about resilience. About standing at the edge of difficulty and choosing to continue anyway. It is a portrait of endurance, of responsibility, and of the quiet courage required to face the world every single day.
