“In the Stillness I & II” is a contemplative diptych that captures the quiet, untouched beauty of a winter forest. With her signature blend of softness, detail, and emotional depth, Xandria Maurer invites viewers into a moment where time feels suspended — a space where silence becomes its own kind of language.
Each canvas reveals a serene woodland path blanketed in fresh snow, its gentle curves leading the eye deeper into a landscape wrapped in calm. Bare branches form delicate patterns against the muted sky, while two deer stand poised in the distance, their presence both subtle and profound. They are guardians of the stillness — embodiments of peace, awareness, and the quiet life that thrives beneath winter’s hush.
Maurer’s restrained color palette, fine brushwork, and nuanced handling of light create a soft atmospheric glow that anchors the emotional tone of the work. The diptych is not merely a depiction of nature, but an immersive experience. It encourages lingering — a deep, reflective pause that mirrors the tranquility of the scene itself.
“In the Stillness I & II” speaks to the soul’s longing for rest and renewal. It is an invitation to breathe, to listen, and to reconnect with the quiet sanctuaries that both nature and still moments within ourselves provide.