There are moments in life that never let go of us. And sometimes—if we’re lucky—they return for just a breath more.
Ben Young’s painting Final Embrace was born from such a moment: a past vivid dream in which he was given the chance to embrace his late fiancée one last time. In the dream, no words were spoken. There was only warmth. Contact. Closure. A final goodbye that real life had never allowed.
“In the dream, I held her and knew it was the end,” Ben shares. “But in that moment, I felt peace—like everything left unsaid had finally been understood.”
The painting captures that experience in haunting, emotional clarity. A man and woman cling to each other in the shadows, faces buried, arms entwined, the outside world slipping away. The background is nearly black—absorbing, endless—placing the focus entirely on the embrace, where time feels suspended.
This piece is not just a tribute to personal loss; it is a portrait of what grief longs for most: just one more moment.
For collectors who value narrative, vulnerability, and art that leaves an imprint, Final Embrace is a singular piece. It is not simply about letting go—it’s about the love that remains after we do.
Because some goodbyes only happen in dreams. And even there, they still matter.
Ben Young is a contemporary fine artist originally from Appalachia, Ohio. Originally a Software Engineer, he began painting in watercolor and oil less than two years ago, and his work has quickly gained attention for its emotional depth and storytelling. Each piece is a personal narrative, rooted in lived experience and expressed through a sensitive, evocative style. Each piece touches on themes of loss, love, family, and resilience, often drawing from his own life, including the tragic loss of his fiancée and journey it took to overcome those emotional burdens. His paintings resonate with collectors drawn to authenticity, vulnerability, and a fresh, emerging voice in American art.
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Final Embrace is available for acquisition as the original oil painting or as a high-quality limited reproduction. Collectors may choose between owning the one-of-a-kind original or a museum-grade print that preserves the emotional depth and detail of the work. Both options offer a meaningful way to bring this powerful and personal piece into your collection.
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Printed on premium archival fine art paper using only the finest archival-grade inks, these works meet the strict standards of giclée printmaking—ensuring exceptional detail, color accuracy, and fade resistance. Designed to preserve the integrity of the original artwork, each reproduction is a museum-quality piece intended to be cherished for generations.
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