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"Half in Shadow" Drawing

→ Johan Steinberg, South Africa

Drawing, Charcoal on Paper

16.1 W x 23.2 H in

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This work is about the tension between what is revealed and what remains hidden. By rendering only half the face in detail and allowing the other side to dissolve into light, I wanted to explore the duality of presence and absence. The eye, lips, and contours carry the weight of expression, while th...

Year Created:

2026

Subject:

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

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Ships Rolled in a Tube

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South Africa.

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Johan Steinberg

About the Artist

Johan Steinberg

South Africa

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.

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