Original artwork description:

"The Geography of Absence"– 50×70 cm, (collage, acrylic, pastel on canvas) is an evocative work that tells the story of migration, memory, and the fragile search for belonging. The portrait of a woman merges with the lines of a map: wrinkles become roads, folds resemble borders, and voids transform into silent reminders of lost moments.

The idea was born from stories of emigration, where even the young can feel prematurely aged by uprooting, searching, and the endless hope of finding “elsewhere.” It reflects a wandering self and the emotional geography of displacement.

The process combined collage with an antique map, layered in translucent acrylics and soft pastel accents. Shades of ash pink, grey, and beige create a muted fragility, contrasted by deeper tones that emphasize tension between roots and absence.

Who is it for? Ideal for collectors of conceptual art, lovers of meaningful wall decor, and anyone drawn to themes of migration, resilience, and cultural identity.

Where to use this artwork:
In a modern living room as a thought-provoking conversation piece.
In a study or office as reflective art on journeys and identity.
As symbolic décor in libraries or cultural institutions.
In meditation or creative spaces to evoke inner searching.
As a meaningful gift for someone who has lived through migration or change.

Bring home this poignant piece of conceptual art—a reminder that maps can show not only places we reach, but also the absences we carry within.

Materials used:

acrylic, pastel, vintage map