To begin 2026, the Year of the Horse, I present "Guarded by Love".

Two wild horses rest their heads together in a moment of stillness, their bodies close, their connection unspoken. One remains awake, alert yet calm, while the other surrenders fully to rest. In this gentle contrast between watchfulness and trust, the drawing reveals love not as something loud or dramatic, but as quiet presence.

The open eyes become a symbol of guardianship driven by care, while the closed eyes speak of safety and peace. The work reflects how love can be a form of protection, and how peace is sometimes found not in solitude, but in being safely seen and gently held by another.