Dissolve

Artwork story

This charcoal drawing portrays a fragmented human figure, rendered in expressive vertical streaks and smudges that evoke motion and emotional distortion. The bowed head and obscured features suggest introspection or vulnerability, while the hand on the chest adds a personal, almost spiritual touch. Created on paper with raw, high-contrast textures, the piece carries a somber, haunting vibe — a visual meditation on identity, presence, and inner struggle. it reflects a deeply personal moment captured through abstract form.

This piece was inspired by a moment of emotional disconnection , a feeling of being present physically but absent internally. I wanted to explore what it means to exist in fragments, to feel stretched between clarity and distortion. The vertical streaks and smudges weren’t just stylistic choices; they were my way of expressing motion, confusion, and the erosion of identity.

The theme centers on vulnerability and introspection. The obscured face and bowed head reflect a kind of surrender, while the hand on the chest suggests a search for grounding or truth. It’s about the tension between holding yourself together and letting yourself fall apart.

Charcoal was the perfect medium — raw, unpredictable, and expressive. The process was intuitive and emotional. I didn’t plan every mark; I let the mood guide me. There was a quiet intensity in the studio, a kind of meditative silence that made the drawing feel like a dialogue with myself

Ultimately, this work is about presence how we show up in the world, even when we feel invisible or undone. It’s a visual echo of that internal struggle, captured in motion and shadow