Queen

Graphite takes me to a place of mystery and intimacy. 'Queen' nods to the queens of Egypt and is part of an ongoing graphite series titled 'Two by Two' loosely inspired by the flood myths which mark an era of destruction, followed by new birth. In biblical story, Egypt might be considered a birthplace and as such, a container for hope. Using the parameters of the human figure in proximity and engaging the idea of longing, I paired the one life with another, leaning into the raising of the 'living spirit' through body gesture, pattern, and light.