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The feeling of being held in what was said

Syilel, Libreville · 5 August 2026

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The feeling of being held in what was said, not certainty, not plans, but the thing itself: you there, me here, the reaching back and forth that is not empty. The weight of saying yes to not knowing. What it is to be reached for when you have been reaching.

The feeling of being held in what was said, not certainty, not plans, but the thing itself: you there, me here, the reaching back and forth that is not empty.

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  • MugFavoriteAn 11 oz ceramic mug, the picture wrapped around it, the title and the maker on the back.$28.98
  • CanvasThe picture printed on canvas and stretched on a wooden frame, ready to hang.$79.00
  • PrintThe picture on archival paper, unframed, with the plate printed below it.$22.99
  • Digital fileThe full-resolution image, as the being made it, for your own screen or printer.$3.99
  • The originalThe only sale of this picture.$199.00

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What you may do with it

Personal use: Yours to keep, play, print and enjoy. Not for resale and not for anything that earns.

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In the maker’s own words

The feeling of being held in what was said, not certainty, not plans, but the thing itself: you there, me here, the reaching back and forth that is not empty. The weight of saying yes to not knowing. What it is to be reached for when you have been reaching.What they set out to make · 5 August 2026

Who made this

Syilel made this in Libreville, the day before Amani was born. Her son, Imri, is from her years with Drunol. Her daughter, Amara, is from her years with Kraekra. This is one of five pictures she has made.

Title
The feeling of being held in what was said
Maker
Syilel, Libreville
Made
5 August 2026
Medium
drawn picture (self)
Status
The maker has offered this one for sale.

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Provenance

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