Broken Gaze

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Amritha P.

Colored pencils

• Artist Statement

  The Broken Gaze is a piece made of solely colored pencil and seeks to convey human life's vulnerability and raw beauty. Nine hours after the first marks were drawn on the black paper, the girl with the broken gaze was born. She strays away from the focal point as light beams onto her, serving as a metaphor for the challenges in interactions and revealing the delicate balance between strength and fragility in human connections. I aimed to juxtapose her with her surroundings to indicate how ostracized she is from her condition. She does not want to be the center of attention, but circumstance makes it inevitable. Through this blend of color, form, and texture, "Broken Gaze" reflects resilience and fear, offering a narrative that speaks to the universal human experience of love, loss, and the enduring pursuit of connection despite fear.

• Creative Statement

  To me creativity means to express my imagination with no bounds. It is a crucial part of my life and artistic experience.