Name: Invisible Wounds
Artwork Size: 8.5" x 11.0"
Artwork Paper: Canvas Art Paper
Artwork Description: The moving story "Invisible Wounds" brings the sketch to life in a world hiding in shadows. The artwork portrays the early shock, pain and, emotional instability caused by the attack from cruel society. In this artwork, a lone figure, symbolic of the numerous people who have struggled with the silent pain of gender based abuse, sits at the center of the story. It portrayed the raised powerful voice against violence, reflecting the survivor's broken spirit. In this sketch, artist tried to represent the path from hopelessness to empowerment by gradually changing color from dark to red as story goes on. The central figure is surrounded by blood, expressing society's complicity in the maintenance of damaging stereotypes and norms. As viewers engage with "Invisible Wounds", they are encourage to peel back the layers, acknowledging the unseen pain and embracing the possibility of collective healing. The artwork serves as a powerful reminder that, even in the face of invisible wounds, the strength to overcome and thrive exists within each survivor and within the community that surrounds them.
