• Nahira oil on canvas. Woman in sports bra, eyes closed, in agony. Blurred distressed profiles around her.
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Original art by Nahira VanArtHub, Vancouver

The Weight of Feeling: Original Oil on Canvas by Nahira | VanArtHub

Oil on Canvas11.8 × 15.7 in2025One-of-a-kind original

A powerful fine art painting exploring fragmented identity, emotional memory, and the layered presence of the self.

$904.00 CAD
$904.00 CAD
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The story behind this piece

This fine art artwork presents a deeply psychological portrayal of the human self as layered and fragmented. The central figure appears physically present yet emotionally burdened, while multiple versions of her emerge behind, suggesting memory, past selves, and unresolved inner states.



Through repetition and subtle variation, the painting visualizes the persistence of emotional experience over time. The body becomes a vessel of memory, carrying traces of pain, endurance, and survival. Rather than illustrating a single moment, the work captures an ongoing internal condition, where identity is shaped by accumulation rather than resolution.



This piece offers a profound reflection on selfhood, emotional continuity, and the complexity of being, making it a significant work within contemporary figurative fine art.

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  • Free, fully insured shipping. Delivery takes 3 to 7 business days in Canada and 5 to 10 in the USA. Every piece is professionally packed and insured door to door.
  • 14-day free trial. Live with the painting for 14 days. If it is not right for your space, return it for a full refund and we pay the return shipping.
  • Certificate of Authenticity. A signed certificate ships with the artwork, confirming it is a one-of-a-kind original.
  • Lifetime Trade-Back. Your taste can change. Trade this piece back at any time for store credit toward another original.
  • Ships from Vancouver, Canada. Packed by the gallery and tracked all the way to your door.

Technical details

Size
11.8 × 15.7 in
Medium
Oil on Canvas
Subject
Portrait Paintings
Style
Fine Art Paintings
Orientation
Vertical
Artist
Nahira
Year
2025
Edition
Original, one of a kind
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
SKU
OIL-PAINTING-03
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About this artwork

Artwork Statement

The artwork features a central female figure, rendered from the chest up, with her eyes closed and face contorted in an expression of intense emotion. Her brow is furrowed, and her mouth is slightly open, conveying a sense of strain or distress. Her hair, a warm brown, is pulled back loosely. She wears a light-colored, possibly grey or pale blue, tank top or bra. Two additional, fainter female figures appear behind her, one to the left and one to the right, both with closed eyes and less defined features, suggesting a sense of fading or memory. The figure on the right is seen in profile, while the one on the left is angled slightly towards the viewer. The color palette is dominated by warm skin tones, ranging from deep oranges and browns to lighter peaches and creams, set against a soft, muted background of pale beige and grey. The brushstrokes are visible, contributing to the textured appearance of the skin and clothing. The overall mood is one of profound internal experience, possibly pain or deep concentration.

Interior Design Use

This evocative piece would serve as a powerful focal point in a minimalist or contemporary living space, bedroom, or study. Its emotional depth and warm palette create a contemplative and intimate atmosphere, inviting introspection and conversation.

Technical Details

  • Artist: Nahira
  • Medium: Oil on Canvas
  • Size: 11.8 x 15.7 in (30 x 40 cm)
  • Year: 2025
  • Type: One-of-a-kind original
  • Certificate of Authenticity: Included

Questions about this painting

How big is The Weight of Feeling, and what size wall does it suit?
The Weight of Feeling by Nahira measures 11.8 by 15.7 inches (30 by 40 cm), so it is portrait, taller than it is wide. VanArtHub suggests hanging it over a wall space or piece of furniture at least 18 inches wide, which keeps the painting at roughly two thirds of the width below it. Measure your wall before you order, and remember the 14-day trial covers you if the scale is not right in the room.
Is The Weight of Feeling an original painting or a print?
The Weight of Feeling is a one-of-a-kind original painted by Nahira, oil on canvas. VanArtHub sells originals only and does not sell prints or reproductions of this work, so once it is bought there is no second copy. A signed Certificate of Authenticity ships with the painting.
What is shown in The Weight of Feeling?
Painting depicts three female figures, one prominent and two faded. The central figure has closed eyes and a contorted facial expression. The color palette consists primarily of warm skin tones and muted background hues. The subject is people. It was painted by Nahira and is titled The Weight of Feeling.
What colours are in The Weight of Feeling?
The dominant colour in The Weight of Feeling by Nahira is beige. The style is figurative, contemporary art. If you are matching a room, work from the wall colour and the largest piece of furniture rather than from small accessories, and use the 14-day trial to see the painting in your own light before you commit.
Which room does The Weight of Feeling suit?
This evocative piece would serve as a powerful focal point in a minimalist or contemporary living space, bedroom, or study. Its emotional depth and warm palette create a contemplative and intimate atmosphere, inviting introspection and conversation. The Weight of Feeling was painted by Nahira.
Who painted The Weight of Feeling?
The Weight of Feeling was painted by Nahira, an artist represented by VanArtHub, a gallery based in Vancouver, Canada. You can see the rest of Nahira's available and past work at https://vanarthub.com/pages/nahira.
When was The Weight of Feeling painted?
The Weight of Feeling by Nahira was painted in 2025, oil on canvas. It is a recent original rather than a reissue or a later copy.
How much does The Weight of Feeling cost, and what is included in the price?
The Weight of Feeling by Nahira is $904.00 CAD at VanArtHub. That price includes free fully insured shipping to Canada and the USA, a signed Certificate of Authenticity, and the 14-day trial. There is no framing charge, no delivery charge, and no buyer's premium on top.
Can I return The Weight of Feeling if it does not suit my wall?
Yes. Every painting VanArtHub sells, including The Weight of Feeling by Nahira, comes with a 14-day trial. Hang it at home, and if it is not right, return it within 14 days for a full refund. VanArtHub pays the return shipping, so trying the piece costs you nothing.
How long does shipping take for The Weight of Feeling, and does it cost extra?
Shipping is free and fully insured. The Weight of Feeling ships from VanArtHub in Vancouver, Canada, and delivery takes 3 to 7 business days within Canada and 5 to 10 business days to the USA. The painting is professionally packed and tracked door to door, and it is insured for its full value the whole way.
Is The Weight of Feeling still available?
Yes, The Weight of Feeling by Nahira is available to buy at VanArtHub as of today. It is a one-of-a-kind original, so there is only one of it and it is gone once it sells.
What if my taste changes after buying The Weight of Feeling?
VanArtHub offers a Lifetime Trade-Back. You can trade The Weight of Feeling back to the gallery at any time, with no deadline, and put the credit toward a different original. Because every piece is one of a kind, the trade-back is what lets a collection change over the years without a loss.

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