Awakening Ember is a story of emergence of a spark, once hidden in the corners of the soul, slowly coming to life. In the stillness that follows doubt, this ember stirs, warming the silence with a promise that light can bloom from even the smallest glow. It speaks to the resilience found in the softest moments of reflection, where a single breath of courage can transform a lingering spark into a guiding flame. This is not a tale of sudden brilliance, but of patient unfolding. A realisation that true radiance often begins as the faintest warmth within. Over time, it illuminates the path forward, carrying with it the certainty that hope, once kindled, can never truly be extinguished. *** Please note - painting is sold unframed. Taken off the stretcher bars, canvas rolled and shipped safely in a tube. Don't hesitate to reach out if you'd be interested in having it shipped stretched, I'm happy to provide a quote. Painting is hand signed at the back, additionally the Certificate of Authenticity is provided. *** Kinga Makowka is a Polish-born artist based in Yorkshire, whose work explores the emotional terrain between memory and presence, stillness and sensation. Working primarily on raw linen and cotton canvas, she builds her paintings in delicate layers; soft pigments, textures, and metallic details that seem to catch not just light, but time itself. Her pieces do not aim to capture a specific place, but rather a moment… a feeling. Much of her work is rooted in personal reflection a search for meaning for pause. Kinga invites the viewer into a deeply human space: one of emotion, nostalgia, and connection. Her practice often draws from her own life - family rituals, nature walks, the chaos of ADHD, and the peace she seeks through it all. It is a cartography of the internal world, mapping feeling through form.