Highlights
Hand-drawn with black ink on paper
Drawing: 9 x 12 inches (22.8 x 30.4 cm)
Frame: 17 x 25 inches (43.2 x 63.5 cm)
Materials: 
Illustration paper
Archival Quality Ink / Acid-Free / Lightfast
Black custom frame, metal
Double mat board (black and ivory)
UV non glare acrylic glass
Archival mounting board
Certificate of authenticity

Bonjour,

This series of original drawings, titled "SOLILOQUIES," delves into the realm of self-reflection. It goes beyond mere physical representation and explores an inner journey. As you explore these pieces, you may even recognize aspects of yourself or someone close to you.

"The Artist's Block"

If you're a writer, painter, or any type of creative who must conjure something out of nothing, you're likely well acquainted with this feeling. Creative block is a somewhat elusive state that can be misunderstood as a lack of ideas. However, it's more nuanced. The ideas exist, but they lack that special spark that drives one to surpass boundaries. They feel mundane and unworthy of exploration. We've all witnessed the image of a writer scribbling a few paragraphs on paper only to crumple it up moments later. The dissatisfaction with our creative output can be discouraging.

In this drawing, I portray myself when I made the difficult decision to shift gears. I was faced with an infinite field of possibilities. The prospect seemed exhilarating in theory, but in reality, it appeared as an abyss of arbitrary choices.

In this artwork, the character clings tightly to a colossal black artist palette. She should fully embrace this palette, but it is cracked right in the middle. Her other hand, spiraling down after the crack, seems to have surrendered. Meanwhile, her feet point in the opposite direction, contemplating if retreating would be a safer course.

The artist palette is shaped like an egg, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings. The intricate motif on the upper half represents eyes, reflecting concerns about other people's judgement. The lower half displays hourglasses, representing the passage of time, laden with anxiety.

However, in the midst of this artistic exploration and the challenges of embracing the unknown, it was possible to discover a renewed sense of curiosity and excitement.

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Highlights
Painting
Surface: Stretched canvas
Material: Mixed media (paints, glue, fabric, thread, gold foil)
Width: 32 inches (81 cm)
Height: 32 inches (81 cm)
Colors: Blue, Pink, Purple, Gold, Rose Gold

Bonjour,

This is the story behind this painting.

Let’s begin with the name: "Storelle." It is a product of linguistic fusion: it marries "Sorelle," the Italian word for sisters, with "Story." Additionally, it interweaves "Story" with "Elle," the French pronoun for she/her.

This painting came to life against the backdrop of the #metoo movement, a time when women began to vocalize their experiences of various forms of violence. These stories inundated the media—television, radio, and social platforms—melding narratives from both familiar faces and strangers. Their collective resonance lingered in my mind—a blend of distress, sorrow, and righteous indignation.

A closer examination of “Storelle” exposes intricate details: the eyes, the mouths, the triangles. In my artistic lexicon, the inverted triangles, forming V shapes, embody femininity, while the standard triangle, reminiscent of a pyramid, symbolizes dominance and an established hierarchy.

From the mouths, voices emerge, and through the eyes, tears flow—an unhealed wound laid bare. Despite the incisions and the etchings, a gentle quality emanates from the pinks, and an enduring radiance emanates from the gold.

Interestingly, whenever this painting is presented to first-time viewers, their initial impression tends to reflect tranquility and softness—an almost consoling sentiment.

My creative process incorporated an eclectic mix of media, including diverse paints and textural elements achieved by layering fabrics, gilding with gold foil, glue, carving, cutting, and even sewing onto the canvas. Enhanced by iridescent paint and gilded foil, the final form dances with the shifting play of light.

Is “Storelle” a creation intended solely for women?
The answer is an unequivocal no. Each of us possesses connections—mothers, sisters, friends—that root us in a shared human experience. As members of a global community, compassion binds us together, regardless of gender.

Does “Storelle”resonate with you? Can you imagine it in a specific room of your home, or office? If you'd like to see a video, please contact me here: https://weriem.com/pages/contact

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The shipping is not included in the price. This painting can be shipped to you worldwide, or picked up in person in Chicago (use code STUDIOPICKUP to take off the shipping fees). Please contact me for any questions.

All rights reserved ©weriem. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE.