About
AFTERSHOCK is a testament to the transformative power of navigating the intricate, layered emotional journey within. Created using charcoal and graphite, this body of work delves into a time steeped in grief, capturing the ebb and flow of emotions as one sheds the weight of shame and embraces the genesis of a new beginning. The contrast of light and shadow within the pieces mirrors the profound emotional shifts of this transformation.
As an artist, I approached this series with an unwavering commitment to authenticity, allowing myself to fully embrace vulnerability. AFTERSHOCK invites viewers to connect deeply, fostering empathy and reflection. It’s an exploration of resilience and renewal, offering a shared space for solace and understanding in the universal human experience.
DEFINITION
noun: : an aftereffect of a distressing or traumatic event
: a body of work that encapsulates a time collection of grief. It highlighted the highs and lows that come with the journey of unraveling shame surrounding a new beginning.
CONCEPTION
2022 – PRESENT
Charcoal on Canvas. 4 Panels, each 8” x 10” (20.32 x 25.4 cm)
Charcoal on Canvas. 2 Panels, each 12” x 16” (30.48 x 40.64 cm)
Graphite on Paper. 6” x 8” (15.24 x 20.32 cm)
Graphite on Paper. 6” x 8” (15.24 x 20.32 cm)
Graphite on Paper. 6” x 8” (15.24 x 20.32 cm)
Charcoal on Paper. 9” x 12” (22.86 x 30.48 cm)
Charcoal on Paper. 9” x 12” (22.86 x 30.48 cm)
Charcoal on Paper. 9” x 12” (22.86 x 30.48 cm)
Charcoal on Paper. 9” x 12” (22.86 x 30.48 cm)
Charcoal on Paper. 12” x 12” (30.48 x 30.48 cm)
Charcoal on Paper. 8” x 10” (22.86 x 30.48 cm)
Charcoal on Paper. 9” x 12” (22.86 x 30.48 cm)
Charcoal on Paper. 9” x 12” (22.86 x 30.48 cm)
Charcoal on Paper. 9” x 12” (22.86 x 30.48 cm)
Charcoal on Paper. 12” x 12” (30.48 x 30.48 cm)