Rise Above is a layered abstract painting built through repeated applications of oil and cold wax, allowing texture, colour, and subtle marks to emerge over time. A warm field of golden yellow occupies the upper portion of the composition, carrying a sense of lightness and optimism, while cooler greens, turquoise, and muted neutrals ground the lower half.

Scraped and softened surfaces reveal traces of earlier layers—evidence of process rather than perfection. Vertical marks and gentle transitions create quiet movement across the surface, suggesting resilience and the ability to move beyond what lies beneath. The painting invites reflection, offering both strength and calm through its restrained palette and tactile depth.