Momentary Pause No.2, 2025, acrylic paint on canvas, 8 x 8 in. / 20.32 x 20.32 cm.

Momentary Pause No.2, Bethany Skena, 2025, acrylic paint on canvas, 8 x 8 in. / 20.32 x 20.32 cm.

I am interested in how domestic spaces can evoke solitude and quiet contentment, but also unease, longing, and distance. My personal experiences associate suburban neighborhoods as symbols of family and stability, yet also reveal a sense of isolation and fragility.