{"product_id":"in-softness-in-stillness","title":"In Softness, In Stillness","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharcoal \u0026amp; graphite on 300 gsm archival paper, 114 x 176 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA reclining figure emerges from layers of translucent black drapery, her form partially concealed beneath the shifting fabric. The composition moves between abstraction and realism, with a background of ground graphite mixed with water to create patterns that both support and obscure the figure beneath. The arrangement is not immediately apparent, inviting the viewer to look more closely and gradually discern the relationship between the body, fabric and surrounding marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drapery creates layers of proximity and distance, drawing the viewer towards the figure while simultaneously keeping parts of her hidden. There is a contrast between the softness of the fabric and the weight of the charcoal, between the suggestion of movement and the stillness of the reclining body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe work continues an exploration of vulnerability, the desire to be seen, and the simultaneous instinct to conceal. The figure is present, yet never entirely revealed. This tension reflects the complexity of feeling close to someone while recognising that there will always be parts of them that remain inaccessible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis artwork is largest drawing I have ever created, the scale allowed the composition to move beyond a traditional study of the figure, giving the abstract marks, washes and layers of drapery room to develop in their own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis artwork is one of one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the process of this artwork coming together \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tp-WW35hY8k\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carly Renée Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67907534422052,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/4690\/1028\/files\/fallingnightcopy.png?v=1793078886","url":"https:\/\/carlyrenee.co\/products\/in-softness-in-stillness","provider":"Carly Renée Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}