Depiction:
The green belt is presented as a rigid block of color, suspended above Gawain. No longer a soft ornament, it becomes a symbol laden with a sense of pressure. One corner of the girdle overlaps with the knight’s sword, creating a visual clash and intersection.
This image suggests a dual confrontation: on one hand, the challenge directed outward to the world; on the other, the conflict within the self. The girdle signifies both protection and constraint; the sword embodies strength yet also reveals struggle. By freezing this legendary moment into a symbolic tension, the work invites the viewer to sense the delicate balance between courage and fear, honor and vulnerability.