The kiss (Chinese Ink, Laura Laurens, 2004)

Rendered in soft washes of Chinese ink, this work reveals a fragmented human face emerging from fluid tonal fields. Subtle pink and red accents evoke a sense of flesh and vulnerability, while the blurred contours suggest a figure suspended between presence and disappearance. The dark surrounding space heightens the intimacy and quiet tension of this early exploration of identity and abstraction

47" x 47"