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The Shape of Us (2024) Original Pencil Drawing by Arinika Stratievsky
45.72 x 60.96 x 2.54cm (unframed)
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Original artwork description
This graphite pencil drawing on paper depicts the quiet unity of a woman and a man. Their profiles turn away from each other, yet together they form a single heart shape between their faces. The composition reflects the paradox of relationships—two independent beings connected by an invisible emotional bond.
Flowing strands of hair transform into rhythmic ribbons and delicate circular elements, weaving the two figures together and symbolizing the subtle forces that link human lives: memory, love, and shared experience. The movement of these lines creates a sense of continuity, suggesting that even in moments of distance there remains a deeper connection.
Executed in graphite pencil with careful tonal shading, the work emphasizes softness, introspection, and balance. The monochrome palette enhances the sculptural quality of the forms and invites the viewer to reflect on intimacy, duality, and the idea that two souls can share one emotional center.
Medium: Graphite pencil on paper
Style: Figurative / Symbolic / Contemporary drawing
Materials used:
paper, pencil, graphite
Details:
- Pencil drawing on Paper
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 45.72 x 60.96 x 2.54cm (unframed)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Surrealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#modern art#original#contemporary art#original drawing#symbolic drawing#figurative drawing#graphite drawing#surreal abstract#relationship art#romantic artwork14 day money back guaranteeLearn more
Original artwork description
This graphite pencil drawing on paper depicts the quiet unity of a woman and a man. Their profiles turn away from each other, yet together they form a single heart shape between their faces. The composition reflects the paradox of relationships—two independent beings connected by an invisible emotional bond.
Flowing strands of hair transform into rhythmic ribbons and delicate circular elements, weaving the two figures together and symbolizing the subtle forces that link human lives: memory, love, and shared experience. The movement of these lines creates a sense of continuity, suggesting that even in moments of distance there remains a deeper connection.
Executed in graphite pencil with careful tonal shading, the work emphasizes softness, introspection, and balance. The monochrome palette enhances the sculptural quality of the forms and invites the viewer to reflect on intimacy, duality, and the idea that two souls can share one emotional center.
Medium: Graphite pencil on paper
Style: Figurative / Symbolic / Contemporary drawing
Materials used:
paper, pencil, graphite
Details:
- Pencil drawing on Paper
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 45.72 x 60.96 x 2.54cm (unframed)
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Surrealistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#modern art#original#contemporary art#original drawing#symbolic drawing#figurative drawing#graphite drawing#surreal abstract#relationship art#romantic artwork



