Artist : Aying
Medium: Charcoal and Chalk on Paper
Size: 8"x11"
It was one of those nights that I felt sad and depressed. Left with an option of crying my heart out or drawing to express my feelings. I chose the latter.With no subject in mind, my attention was caught by the cover of Memoirs of Geisha DVD lying on my table. Thus, this artwork was inspired by the face of Ziyi Zang when she portrayed the character of Chiyo in the movie.
Apart from the fact that this was inspired by the movie, the entire finish product was my own rendition. My hand, my feelings and my imagination took its course when I started this out as a pencil sketch in my sketch pad. Later, I took interest of overlaying it with charcoal since I got lazy of rendering it with oil because I still have to look for my linseed oil which I kept in one of those big boxes in my room. By virtue of circumstance, I used my charcoal set which I kept handy near my table. For a week, I devoted my nights drawing this and improving the details (which I like) and creating the final touches by buying a spreader to highlight the tonal values (thanks to a college friend for teaching me how).
Looking at the finished artwork, I can say that it represents something of me. This was not intentional on my part but the feelings and emotions that goes with this painting were mine. As I etched those lines, I was also imparting a part of me to the drawing. It was a fusion. A oneness which I rarely do. That certain moment where I am comfortable with the feeling of vulnerability (which in any other circumstances, I would be anxious about).
So is it me? Partly yes, partly no.
