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Companion to The Couple, this painting captures the poignant moment of the diamond being extracted from my grandfather’s skeletal ribcage, a symbol of love’s enduring yet delicate essence. The hand-painted textures emulate the precision of digital fabrication, with geometric patterns surrounding the diamond to evoke a sense of technological intrusion. The act of extraction carries mythic resonance, reflecting on the inevitability of loss and the sacred act of preserving memory. This work invites viewers to contemplate the tension between permanence and ephemerality through its meticulously crafted surfaces.