I love how this piece kinda tugs at the heartstrings a bit, there is definitely a strong emotion attached to this piece.
I really like the pose and lighting for this and how it adds to the feeling of the piece. Since the man is facing away, he seems like he is hiding something, but he is also facing the light, slightly covering his face and turned away from the dark. It feels almost like he is protecting the hope inside him, but also wary of the hope he has as well. It is almost like a person who has been hurt a lot and contemplating if they should embrace the hope still in there heart for something better.
Since the title is "Can't Forget" perhaps the memory of the past keeps up the mans hope amidst dark times.
This is just how I interpret it here. It looks like with further inspection other meanings can come from it as well.
Hi @kyu10! Thank you for your thoughtful analysis of the painting. I try to convey an emotive quality to my works, because when you can move people, you can create a more lasting impression.
His hand covers or protects his heart as he reaches to his head to stop the thoughts and memories that stab at his heart.
Yes! I got that feeling from it! The feeling is understandable.
I appreciate the emotive qualities, you are very talented!
keep up the great work :)
I'm keeping on keeping on. Thank you again @kyu10. =)