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The Weight of Yesterday

The Weight of Yesterday (2026) portrays a solitary figure folded inwards, arms wrapped tightly around drawn-up knees. The closed posture suggests a body carrying more than its physical weight, caught between reflection, exhaustion and resilience.​

The sculpture considers how experiences linger long afterthey have passed. Memories, responsibilities and emotionalburdens are carried forward, quietly shaping the present.Rather than depicting a single moment of sadness, the workreflects on the accumulation of everyday pressures and theinvisible weight that people continue to carry while movingthrough ordinary life.​

Carved from wood, the figure balances vulnerability with quietstrength. Its stillness invites a moment of pause, offering spaceto recognise the emotional experiences that are often hiddenfrom view yet deeply shared.​

Material​

Oak Wood, Oil Paint​
Dimensions – 3ftH x 2.5ft W x 2ft D​

© 2024 by Tina O'Connell. All rights reserved.

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