Some expressions of love are instinctive — protective without effort, nurturing without condition. In The Nanny, we are reminded that care often speaks most powerfully in silence.
In this tender oil painting (Second Honourable Mention In Name) “The Nanny”, Keri-Anne Chyzewsky captures a quiet moment between innocence and guardianship. A young girl in a soft pink dress leans gently toward a resting white duck, while a cluster of yellow ducklings gathers closely beside her. The child’s downward gaze is thoughtful and absorbed, her posture calm and careful, as though she understands the sacredness of the small lives before her.
The brushwork is luminous and delicate, with warm golden light filtering through a softly suggested garden background. Flecks of yellow and green shimmer behind the figures, evoking sunlight moving through leaves. The gentle blush tones of the girl’s dress contrast beautifully with the creamy white of the duck and the vivid yellow of the ducklings. Textures are rendered with sensitivity — the softness of feathers, the weight of fabric, the curls in the child’s hair — creating a scene that feels both intimate and timeless.
The Nanny represents a spectrum of love grounded in empathy and early responsibility. It speaks to the instinct to protect, to nurture, and to care without expectation. This is love in its quietest form — watchful, patient, and profoundly pure.
On display until April 21
28 Mill Rue, Portage-du-Fort
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Oil on Canvas | 16 x 12
$325
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