Drawn in shades of grey, this piece explores the power of contrast, clarity in simplicity, and insight through reflection.
It portrays a personal journey: stepping into the light without seeking to be seen. The figure on stage is not a performer, but a calm presence, creating space for others to step forward, receive attention, and begin healing.
The absence of color highlights the tension between visibility and withdrawal, vulnerability and strength. Its simplicity invites viewers to find their own meaning in the balance of shadow and light.
Monochrome Reflection grew from a time of personal transformation, shaped by supervision, self-reflection, and learning to support others without losing oneself.
It stands as a meditation on humility, emotional presence, and the quiet strength required to truly reflect.
Drawn in shades of grey, this piece explores the power of contrast, clarity in simplicity, and insight through reflection.
It portrays a personal journey: stepping into the light without seeking to be seen. The figure on stage is not a performer, but a calm presence, creating space for others to step forward, receive attention, and begin healing.
The absence of color highlights the tension between visibility and withdrawal, vulnerability and strength. Its simplicity invites viewers to find their own meaning in the balance of shadow and light.
Monochrome Reflection grew from a time of personal transformation, shaped by supervision, self-reflection, and learning to support others without losing oneself.
It stands as a meditation on humility, emotional presence, and the quiet strength required to truly reflect.
It began with a simple, spontaneous freehand sketch, drawn without concern for perfection.
I picked up the pencil without a plan, letting my hand move instinctively. What emerged was a raw impression of emotion: a silhouette on a stage, surrounded by smoky lines and darkness. I didn’t yet understand it, only that it resonated.
Later, reflection brought clarity. The man on stage is me, not in the spotlight, but creating space for others to be seen.
In the darkness, there is calm; through contrast, direction appears. This intuitive sketch became the foundation for the final piece: Monochrome Reflection.
The shift from sketch to artwork was not technical but personal. By revisiting the drawing, I began to understand what I had unconsciously expressed.
It became more than art, it became a mirror of my role as a peer support worker: present, listening, and quietly guiding from the background.
