{"product_id":"embrace-the-shadows-50x30-original-oil-by-pete-tillack","title":"Embrace the Shadows 50x30\" original oil by Pete Tillack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"306\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50x23\" original oil on panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eArtist Statement – \u003cem data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"345\"\u003eEmbrace the Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Carl Jung stated that you cannot be completely whole if you deny the darker parts of yourself. Allowing for integration, not elimination. So many times we feel the need to hide behind masks so we don’t show our vulnerabilities, as this can be an uncomfortable but necessary road of transitions in order to achieve a higher level, whether it be emotional, physical or financial. True light will always cast shadows, and these challenges can hide positive and powerful qualities that once embrace, can create an unmatched level of self-awareness and confidence.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Pete Tillack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePete Tillack’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbrace the Shadows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a captivating original oil painting that blends symbolic storytelling with refined contemporary realism. A sleek black panther, wearing vintage aviator goggles, lounges confidently in an ornate white chair while a watchful owl rests nearby. Set against an elegant monochromatic interior, the dramatic contrast between light and shadow evokes themes of confidence, mystery, resilience, and the strength found in embracing the unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eExplore Limited Editions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003eLove this piece but interested in smaller or larger size? View the \u003ca data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1892\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gallery1870.com\/products\/embrace-the-shadows-limited-edition-by-pete-tillack\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003eLimited Edition of Embrace the Shadows\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M14.3349 13.3301V6.60645L5.47065 15.4707C5.21095 15.7304 4.78895 15.7304 4.52925 15.4707C4.26955 15.211 4.26955 14.789 4.52925 14.5293L13.3935 5.66504H6.66011C6.29284 5.66504 5.99507 5.36727 5.99507 5C5.99507 4.63273 6.29284 4.33496 6.66011 4.33496H14.9999L15.1337 4.34863C15.4369 4.41057 15.665 4.67857 15.665 5V13.3301C15.6649 13.6973 15.3672 13.9951 14.9999 13.9951C14.6327 13.9951 14.335 13.6973 14.3349 13.3301Z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eAbout the Artist – Pete Tillack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003ePete Tillack is an Australian-born, self-taught artist whose work is known for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003ePhilosophical Symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e. His paintings often feature symbolic juxtapositions—lions, wolves, or foxes placed in urban and surreal environments—that invite reflection on society, change, and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003eShaped by years of global travel, Tillack incorporates elements of culture, environment, and personal experience into every canvas. His use of monochromatic tones and strong contrasts creates depth, drawing viewers into scenes that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/7264\/files\/thumbnail_IMG_8908_600x600.jpg?v=1758574808\" alt=\"Artist Pete Tillack at Gallery 1870 Napa\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gallery 1870","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45620435386544,"sku":"TILLACK-EMBRACE-THE-SHADOWS-ORIGINAL","price":17000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1159\/7264\/files\/Embrace_the_Shadows.jpg?v=1790728521","url":"https:\/\/www.gallery1870.com\/products\/embrace-the-shadows-50x30-original-oil-by-pete-tillack","provider":"Gallery 1870","version":"1.0","type":"link"}