Connected, 2021

Charcoal on paper

18 x 24 in

This piece brings together the faces of friends, family, and people I know, symbolizing the bonds that endure even during times of isolation. Created in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, this piece reflects the importance of connection in a period marked by distance and uncertainty.

I reached out through my social media, asking who would like to be part of my piece, and the response was a reminder of the community that surrounded me, even in difficult times. Each portrait captures a moment of shared presence, a testament to the relationships that ground us.

Through the medium used, I emphasize the raw, tactile nature of human connection, celebrating the individuals who make up my circle. This is a reflection on the ways we find and maintain closeness, even when physically apart.