My artwork explores how our personal experiences shape the way we perceive the world around us. The gold cracks in the iris symbolise a transformation toward a more optimistic perspective, highlighting growth and healing. Through the use of contrast and ambiguity, the piece invites viewers to reflect on their own unique interpretations.

I found this work dramatic and creating a sense of stillness. The side on view of the eye invites the viewer to pause and wonder, both what the person is viewing but also what they are thinking about. The more I look into the eye, the more detail becomes present, such as the detail in the iris, the subtle shading in the cornea, the exquisite lashes, and the small hint of the surrounding face of the person who is captured here.

This work causes me to be still, to wonder and to reflect. In viewing the drawing, there is an initial simplicity to what soon becomes a complex piece, and I am so grateful for the quietness it offers the viewer