The Arbitrator

The Arbitrator, 2021
Acrylic on canvas
24 x 18 in. (61 x 46 cm)

The figure in The Arbitrator exists in a state of quiet restraint, caught between voices that demand reaction. Their expression is unreadable—not indifferent, but measured—seeking to maintain balance in the midst of opposing forces. Lines flow with precision, yet tension lingers in the sharp contrasts and bold strokes, capturing the weight of holding a neutral stance.

Here, the artist explores the role of the mediator, the one who listens, absorbs, and weighs every word. But even silence has a breaking point, and in The Arbitrator, the question remains: how long can one remain in the middle before being pulled to either side?