Keeper of the Ember is a striking portrait of an elder figure, rendered in bold, earthy tones and expressive brushwork. His face, weathered and contemplative, emerges from layers of deep green and ochre. Clutched in his lips is a pipe—not one aflame, but one holding the last faint glow of a dying ember.
The ember, barely alive, becomes a haunting metaphor for cultural memory, fading wisdom, and the fragile link between past and present. In his eyes, there's both dignity and burden—an awareness that he carries something precious, nearly lost, but not yet gone.
This work speaks to resilience in the face of change, to holding on when all else threatens to fade. It’s a deeply human piece—introspective, grounded, and quietly powerful.
