Raw Emotion

 

 

This work is built up layer by layer with graphite on coarse-grained paper. The grainy texture of the paper contributes to the natural roughness of the work and therefore was key in expressing the emotion.

 

This "roughness" enhances the image - a cry of frustration, sadness, and pain, captured in the strokes of the pencil. By blurring the graphite or applying it forcefully, a dynamic interplay of light and dark emerged. The movement in the work conveys an unrestrained energy, an irresistible force that overwhelms all else.

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The face in the drawing is an outburst of raw emotion- intense and unrestrained. The scream resonates in every line and in every shadow. The roughness reflects the intensity. The work’s imperfections make it authentic, and each subtle flaw contributes to its undeniable sense of reality. The intensity of the moment is particularly visible in the eyes and mouth - a story told not with words, but with the power of the drawing itself.

 

The inspiration for this piece comes from the lyrics of REM's "Everybody Hurts," which echo a raw vulnerability - a pain that cuts deep into the soul. It reminds us that everyone struggles sometimes,

that life's pain sometimes feels unbearable, but that we are not alone in our struggle.

 

By expressing these emotions, we increase our resilience. Expressing our deepest feelings helps us heal and grow stronger. It is the promise of recovery, even in the darkest times, that we keep fighting despite everything. The power of the human spirit is an inexhaustible source of hope that enables us

to overcome any challenge.