Stranger (2018) Original Ink Drawing by Habib Hajallie

The subject within the portrait returns the gaze of the viewer, with an intensity that shows the frustration of the archetypal disenfranchised ethnic male in western society. I seek to create a discourse regarding the prejudicial ‘white gaze’ in relation to ethnic minorities. With minorities usually being undermined by the mainstream media. I feel that this hierarchy of status shows a somewhat paradoxical reflection of colonial ideals in relation to the transatlantic slave trade.

Materials used:

biro pen/ballpoint pen on paper

Details:

• Ink drawing on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 22 x 22 x 1cm (framed) / 21 x 30cm (actual image size)
• Framed and ready to hang
• Signed on the back
• Style: Photorealistic
• Subject: People and portraits