INNER STRENGTH Original Birken yet even the hardest surfaces

yet even the hardest surfaces hold small fractures where light can slip through

which has turned into a shell

a gorilla stands at the kitchen sink wearing yellow dishwashing gloves and an apron

it relieves pressure on the neck and promotes a more ergonomic working position – ideal for illustrators

INNER STRENGTH Original Birken yet even the hardest surfacesTitle: Inner Strength Medium: Oil on canvas Height: 80 cm Width: 65 cm Depth: 1,5 cm Inner Strength explores the quiet power that grows through self trust and self love. Layers of movement unfold across the surface, like waves not in resistance, but in rhythm. The palette carries warmth and emotional depth, while a subtle eye in the upper left suggests awareness, presence, and inner truth. The work invites the viewer to reconnect with their own