The Patron Saint of Sad Souls imagines a guardian for those who feel fragile, displaced or unseen. A crowned, horned figure watches over two smaller beings, their translucent bodies revealing glimpses of private inner worlds. Nearby, a tree bearing watchful eyes and a white bird witness this quiet gathering.
Warm earth tones and delicate pinks bring tenderness to the painting’s strange, dreamlike world. Exploring sorrow, protection and belonging, the work offers a place where vulnerability is recognised and difference is welcomed.
 
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. For enquiries and delivery arrangements, please contact Luisa on 0419 956 309.