Dust Cut is an intimate charcoal portrait exploring vulnerability, ritual, and the quiet weight of interior moments. Rendered in soft yet deliberate tonal transitions, the figure appears suspended between presence and withdrawal; eyes closed, body at rest, breath slowed.
The cigarette functions less as an object of habit and more as a temporal marker, suggesting pause, erosion, and the fleeting nature of control. The drawing avoids overt dramatization, instead inviting the viewer into a psychological space where gesture and atmosphere carry equal importance.
Executed on tan-toned paper, the work embraces subtle warmth beneath the surface, allowing highlights and shadows to emerge gently rather than assert dominance. The composition prioritizes stillness, offering a study in quiet endurance rather than narrative resolution.
Materials & Details:
Year: 2024
Medium: Charcoal on medium surface toned tan paper
Paper: Acid-free, 30% post-consumer fiber
Artwork Size: 16.5 × 22.9 cm (6.5 × 9 in)
Framed Size: 22.9 × 30.5 cm (9 × 12 in)
Frame: Custom black satin-finish wooden frame with visible wood grain texture
Mat: Dark clay archival mat board
Backing: 4 mm (0.16 in) archival, acid-free backing board
Mounting: Preservation mount
Glazing: UV-protective, shatter resistant acrylic
Depth: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Each work is professionally framed using archival materials to ensure long-term preservation and is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity and collectors package.
Shipping: Shipping is calculated after purchase to ensure appropriate packaging, insurance, and carrier selection. Buyers will be contacted with final shipping details prior to dispatch.
Dust Cut is an intimate charcoal portrait exploring vulnerability, ritual, and the quiet weight of interior moments. Rendered in soft yet deliberate tonal transitions, the figure appears suspended between presence and withdrawal; eyes closed, body at rest, breath slowed.
The cigarette functions less as an object of habit and more as a temporal marker, suggesting pause, erosion, and the fleeting nature of control. The drawing avoids overt dramatization, instead inviting the viewer into a psychological space where gesture and atmosphere carry equal importance.
Executed on tan-toned paper, the work embraces subtle warmth beneath the surface, allowing highlights and shadows to emerge gently rather than assert dominance. The composition prioritizes stillness, offering a study in quiet endurance rather than narrative resolution.
Materials & Details:
Year: 2024
Medium: Charcoal on medium surface toned tan paper
Paper: Acid-free, 30% post-consumer fiber
Artwork Size: 16.5 × 22.9 cm (6.5 × 9 in)
Framed Size: 22.9 × 30.5 cm (9 × 12 in)
Frame: Custom black satin-finish wooden frame with visible wood grain texture
Mat: Dark clay archival mat board
Backing: 4 mm (0.16 in) archival, acid-free backing board
Mounting: Preservation mount
Glazing: UV-protective, shatter resistant acrylic
Depth: 4 cm (1.6 in)
Each work is professionally framed using archival materials to ensure long-term preservation and is accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity and collectors package.
Shipping: Shipping is calculated after purchase to ensure appropriate packaging, insurance, and carrier selection. Buyers will be contacted with final shipping details prior to dispatch.
