"Emergence" Drawing
Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
16.1 W x 23.2 H in
Ships in a Tube
This work will ship in a dent-resistant tube. Rolled works can easily be restretched. Read More
$660
→ Shipping Included
→ 14-day free returns
Trustpilot Score
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
SHIPPING AND RETURNS
This drawing is about the quiet power of appearing from darkness. By placing the face within a narrow strip of shadow, I wanted to explore how identity can be revealed in fragments, yet still feel complete. The closed eye and softened contours suggest serenity, while the surrounding emptiness emphas...
Year Created:
2026
Subject:
Styles:
Mediums:
Drawing, Charcoal on Paper
Rarity:
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:
16.1 W x 23.2 H x 0.4 D in
Ready to Hang:
No
Frame:
Not Framed
Authenticity:
Certificate is Included
Packaging:
Ships Rolled in a Tube
Delivery Cost:
Shipping is included in price.
Delivery Time:
Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
Returns:
Free returns within 14 days of delivery. Visit our help section for more information.
Handling:
Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
Ships From:
South Africa.
Need more information?
Contact us.Need more information?
Contact us.
I am a self-taught charcoal artist based in Cape Town, South Africa, focused on capturing raw human emotion through contrast and simplicity.
My work strips away unnecessary detail, leaving only what matters expression, tension, and presence. Working exclusively in black and white, I use charcoal to push deep shadows and soft transitions, creating portraits that feel both intimate and confrontational.
Each piece explores themes of silence, isolation, and the unspoken weight people carry. Rather than aiming for perfect realism, I focus on mood and emotional impact inviting the viewer to feel something before they understand it.
My process is slow and layered, allowing the subject to emerge gradually from darkness into light.
Art in the same spirit
$375
$190
$191
$3,170
$355
$4,730
$1,514.48
$324
$2,015
$5,550
$1,720
$805
$191
$2,210
$595
$180
$710
$191
$213
$630
$191
$1,740
$325
$191
$475
$365
$1,440
$1,840
$567
$1,644
$1,105
$260
$2,480
$191
$180
$377
$600
$600
$5,450
$2,314
$191
$778
$1,220
$500
$510
$1,650
$1,840
$362
$985
$716
$297
$2,810
$2,190
$400
$740
$860
$3,430
$5,090
$211
$7,760
$3,270
$2,704
$6,650
$6,880
$920
$2,170
$2,120
$1,343
$690
$5,020
$740
$645
$3,370
$1,385
$1,050
$3,925
$10,090
$1,290
"TALKING ABOUT GLOBAL MODERNITY AND WORLD ORDER" Painting
→Cosmin Tudor Sîrbulescu, Romania
Oil on Acrylic
39.4 x 39.4 in
$5,210
$628
$1,604
$4,435
$1,688
$835
$740
$1,494
$740
$1,046
$1,910
$204
"Inca's woman - Limited Edition of 15" Photograph
→Christopher William Adach, Mexico
Color on Paper
21 x 14 in
Why Saatchi Art ?
Thousands of
5-Star Reviews
We deliver world-class customer service to all of our art buyers.
Global Selection of Original Art
Explore an unparalleled artwork selection from around the world.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Our 14-day satisfaction guarantee allows you to buy with confidence.
Support Emerging Artists
We pay our artists more on every sale than other galleries.
India Balyejusa, Senior Curator
Complimentary Art Advisory
Our free art advisory service pairs you with a knowledgeable curator who will guide you through a seamless, stress-free process to find artwork that fits your style and needs.
Work with a curator