The Suspended Guardian

🟠 EMOTIONAL INTRODUCTION:

A fox watches in silence from its small suspended island, surrounded by floating leaves, a flower frozen in mid-air, and a landscape in constant motion.
Everything in this piece vibrates between rising and falling, between flow and stillness.
This painting was born from the need to pause time — to turn presence into symbol.

🧠 CREATIVE PROCESS:

Painted in oil on 400 g/m² canvas-textured paper, “The Suspended Guardian” was created through a balance of instinct and emotional structure.
Each stroke responds to a tension: between gravity and lightness, thought and sensation.
The fox appeared as the central figure not because of its form, but because of its attitude .
It does not move, it does not demand — it simply is . And from that stillness, it holds everything together.

🦊 SYMBOLIC INTERPRETATION:

• The fox: An ancient symbol of silent wisdom. Revered in cultures like Japanese (Kitsune), Celtic, and Native American, the fox represents spiritual guidance, hidden intelligence, and the ability to walk between the visible and the invisible.
  In this painting, the fox does not merely observe: it protects the suspended balance .
• The platform: A representation of our inner landscape — fragile, elevated, but grounded.
• The leaves and flower: Suspended thoughts, memories, or feelings — still alive, still glowing.
• The vertical lines: Threads to the unseen. Roots hanging from the sky.

🎨 VISUAL & COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS:

The piece follows the rule of thirds , with the fox placed at the visual fulcrum, balancing the flowing motion of the leaves and flower.
Warm tones—oranges, reds, yellows—contrast with deep greens and muted violets.
Sweeping curves rise from below, creating an upward visual motion that lifts the eye and the energy.
The brushwork is free and expressive, reinforcing the organic dynamism of the surroundings, while the fox remains a calm, anchoring force.

✨ WHO THIS ART IS FOR:

For those who seek more than decoration.
For those who want a piece of spiritual presence, visual calm, and deep meaning.
A suspended fragment of the inner world — perfect for soulful homes, meditation rooms, creative spaces, or intentional art collections.

"The fox does not shout. It does not fight. It simply observes.
“It is the guardian of paths not everyone can see.”

🖌️ TECHNICAL DETAILS:

• Medium: Oil on 400 g/m² canvas-textured paper
• Paper size: 40 x 50 cm
• Painted area: approx. 34x44cm
• Year: 2025
• Signed by the artist
• Original and one-of-a-kind piece
• Includes hand-signed certificate of authenticity
• Worldwide shipping included

🌍 SHIPPING & PRESENTATION:

The artwork is shipped carefully protected and ready to be framed according to the collector's preference.
All shipments include tracking number and insurance .
Preparation time: 2–3 business days.
🚚 FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING.

🔗 WEBSITE & ARTIST:

Original artwork by Ricardo Cid
🌐 www.ricardocid.art
📸 Instagram: @ricardocid.art