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Embrace the Shadows - Limited Edition by Pete Tillack

Embrace the Shadows - Limited Edition by Pete Tillack

Artist Statement about Embrace the Shadows

"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."

- Pete Tillack


About the Artwork

Pete Tillack’s Embrace the Shadows 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. Available in the 40x24" and 50x30" sizes, this piece is offered in a handcrafted artisan custom heavy duty aluminum float frame, ready to display as a dramatic focal point in any collection.


Limited Edition Information

  • Available Sizes & Editions:

    • 50x30" (edition of 145)

    • 40x24" (edition of 95)

  • Total Edition Size: 240

  • Each piece is hand embellished, signed and numbered by Pete Tillack and comes with a certificate of authenticity. 

  • Offered as a fine art giclée on canvas with specialty framing options available. Each piece comes ready to hang unframed or framed!


About the Artist – Pete Tillack

Pete Tillack is an Australian-born artist celebrated for his unique style of Philosophical Symbolism. His paintings often feature animals and objects placed in unexpected settings—lions on sofas, wolves in cathedrals, or foxes in wingback chairs—each chosen to symbolize deeper meanings about society, progress, and human experience.

Self-taught and shaped by a decade of global travel, Tillack draws from his encounters across cultures and landscapes. His use of strong contrasts, monochromatic palettes, and symbolic storytelling invites viewers to reflect on their own journey, choices, and the forces shaping their lives.

Pete Tillack at Gallery 1870 in Downtown Napa

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