Realism · Portrait · Original
Behind Her Hair is a graphite portrait centred on privacy, distance and quiet presence. Shown in profile, the woman turns away from the viewer as strands of hair fall across her face and conceal her eyes.
With her gaze removed, attention shifts toward the subtle shape of her profile, the softness of her skin and the mass of dark hair surrounding her. The contrast between the deeply rendered hair and the restrained facial tones creates a sense of intimacy without full access.
Created over 28 hours using graphite pencil, the drawing relies on repeated layers of fine marks to build the direction, texture and weight of the hair while preserving the quieter transitions of the face.
The work is ultimately about privacy: how much of ourselves can be visible while the most important parts remain unseen.
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