Gift of the Wait - 20X16 – Mythos & Muse

Gift of the Wait - 20X16

20″ x 16″ (Horizontal) / 1.25"

$125.00

While observing this violet iris, the artist was reminded of a poem written in his youth, a reflection on how giving transforms the one who gives.

The Wait

Waiting for a sign,
waiting for a caress,
waiting for a smile,
waiting for a tear.

While waiting you gave so much.

You gave a sign,
you gave a caress,
you gave a smile,
you gave so many tears,
you gave yourself.

And now you wait.
You wait but from whom?

It’s you who gave,
and the secret of life is to discover
that when you give you take.

And just the act of giving enriches more you
than who receives your love.

Gift of the Wait centers a single violet walking iris in quiet focus against a deep black backdrop, its sculptural petals unfolding like a gentle answer held in the dark. Bands of indigo, gold, and white flow through the flower’s heart, suggesting all the signs, smiles, and tears given along the way, and the calm, steady light that remains after love has been offered freely. Subtle highlights and shadows reveal every curve and pattern, turning this simple bloom into a symbol of generosity received back as inner radiance.

Reproduced from an original fine‑art photograph by Nicola2504 on premium, gallery‑wrapped canvas, this artwork is ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, or meditation spaces, inviting you to pause, breathe, and remember how every act of giving quietly fills the heart.

Product features (what it’s made of)

Matte stretched canvas printed with UL‑certified Greenguard Gold latex inks.
Inner frame crafted from FSC‑certified radiata pine sourced from renewable forests.
Durable cotton‑polyester canvas with unique coating for high image quality.
Soft rubber dots and included back hanging hardware for secure, level display.
Available in multiple formats and sizes (±1/8" tolerance).

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