Love Bound explores the delicate line between devotion and restraint. A poised woman appears calm and self-possessed, while ribbon-like forms curl around her body, suggesting the invisible ties of affection, expectation and memory.
Against a dark, glowing background, soft flesh tones and delicate pinks give the painting an intimate warmth. The ribbon holds both tenderness and tension, inviting us to consider when love gives us strength—and when it begins to bind.
 
Medium: Acrylic on shadow box frame, 2026.
Authenticity: An original, one-of-a-kind painting, signed by Luisa Manea and supplied with a certificate of authenticity.
Exhibition and availability: Created for the Soft Chaos exhibition at Tanks Art Centre, Cairns. Available for purchase from late December 2026. Please contact Luisa for enquiries and delivery arrangements.