Focus on a narrow Way Out- L

This story unfolded from the perspective of the dog—an observer, grounded and silent, yet deeply aware.

On the left side, the dog witnessed a couple caught in turmoil. Their heads no longer seemed to fit their bodies, which were turned against each other. There was tension, misalignment, a quiet but intense struggle between two beings who had lost their natural connection.

During its journey, the dog encountered three ancient constructions:
the windmill of Alphonse Daudet in Fontvieille,
le Pont du Diable in Thueyts,
and le Pont du Gard in Nîmes.

These structures—bridges, crossings, places shaped by time—became part of the dog’s inner landscape. They represented passage, choice, and the possibility of moving from one state to another.

From its stable position, the dog observed the couple again—now attempting to move forward, searching for a narrow bridge toward an uncertain future. A passage existed, but it was fragile, demanding effort, humility, and vision.

Their discussion had not been without meaning.
They moved—slightly. But not far enough.

They did not reach the other side.

In the end, the bridge remained uncrossed.
The couple chose separation.

Yet the possibility of crossing had been there.

The two worlds—conflict and movement, stillness and transformation—were held together through complementary colors, creating a visual tension that bound the entire composition.

The work carried not only a story, but also a lineage. The oil paint itself originated from Leon De Smet (†1966), mentor of Eduard Declercq, connecting this piece to a deeper artistic heritage.

This was not just a scene.
It was a reflection on connection, distance, and the fragile nature of the paths we choose—or fail to take.