Within the Silence

Notes

This intimate charcoal work explores the tension between inner and outer worlds. The central figure, rendered with stark contrasts of shadow and light, conveys both vulnerability and resilience. Angular facial planes divide the visage, while the eyes hold a contemplative depth. Beneath the chest, a group of spectral figures emerges, hinting at buried histories or collective memory. Across the torso, a shaft of light suggests a moment of release or transcendence. With its monochromatic restraint, the work resonates as a meditation on memory, silence, and the human condition.

- Kamal Shah