“Weight of You” is a dark charcoal portrait in which the figure looks directly at the viewer through an outstretched arm wrapped in layered drapery. The fabric folds across the composition, concealing most of her face and body, revealing only partial features through the billowing darkness.
The dense charcoal surface creates a moody and emotionally charged atmosphere, with strong contrasts shaping the figure as she emerges from shadow. The drapery functions as both a visual element and a metaphor, enclosing the form while also creating a pathway of sight. Through the opening she appears to search outward, suggesting a movement toward clarity within obscurity.
The work reflects on the emotional weight of carrying another’s presence, and the lingering impact that can remain long after they're gone. It speaks to navigating grief, emptiness, and vulnerability, and to the experience of looking for light while surrounded by darkness.
This artwork is 85 x 62cm
Charcoal and graphite on 100% cotton archival paper
This artwork is one of one.
