CERTAIN UNCERTAINTY
SUGHNEN
Oil on canvas

This artwork lives in House of Barter, a community space built by the creative Black women of The Zoo XYZ.

Certain Uncertainty by Sughnen depicts a lone boxer seen from behind, his hands concealed behind his back. The gesture introduces a quiet tension within the composition, balancing strength with vulnerability and leaving the viewer uncertain about the figure's next move. Through a careful interplay of deep shadows and controlled highlights, Sughnen renders the fabric and musculature with striking dimensionality, creating a powerful sense of realism.

The artist's signature star motifs appear throughout the painting, subtly marking the figure with personal symbolism and identity. By withholding the boxer's face and concealing his hands, the work shifts attention to posture, atmosphere, and the psychological space of the moment. The figure stands poised between action and stillness, embodying the quiet tension suggested by the title Certain Uncertainty.

Artist: @susixtyseven (Instagram)

Original Piece
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 72 × 96 in (182.9 × 243.8 cm)

This product is a printed version of artwork on Premium Semi-Glossy Paper
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• 200 gsm (80 lb) paper weight
• 0.22 mm (8.7 mil) thickness
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