Anticipation 
by Keith Waller
Original Artwork 
 
 
A stark contrast dominates the canvas: a solitary woman, dressed entirely in black, stands in the foreground, her silhouette stark against the ethereal background. Behind her, a line of ghostly women, their outlines barely visible, stand in a rigid rank, their faces turned towards an unseen horizon.
The scene evokes a sense of anticipation, a waiting game played out in the twilight zone between the living and the dead. The woman's solitary figure suggests a sense of isolation, a longing for connection. The ghostly women, their ranks unbroken, represent the collective consciousness, the weight of history and tradition. The painting invites the viewer to contemplate the nature of existence, the passage of time, and the eternal human quest for meaning. It is a haunting and evocative image, a reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring power of the human spirit.