You Have Been Loved captures the intimacy of a fleeting kiss, transforming a simple physical gesture into a quiet meditation on love, vulnerability and human connection. The two figures emerge through expressive charcoal strokes and translucent layers of gouache, their forms partially dissolving into the surrounding darkness.The restrained black, white and muted tonal palette removes the distractions of colour and directs attention towards the emotional exchange between the figures. Their closeness creates a sense of tenderness and fragility, while the vigorous, gestural marks introduce a subtle tension - suggesting that moments of intimacy can be both deeply comforting and fleeting.Rather than depicting a specific story, the work leaves the relationship open to interpretation. The kiss becomes a universal language: a moment in which affection is communicated without words, and the memory of having been loved becomes something enduring.30 x 40 cm | Gouache and charcoal on paper | Ships in a protective box