University of Massachusetts Amherst
Gravity, 2024, graphite and ink on paper, 24 x 18 inches
This figurative portrait conveys the emotional weight of college burnout and isolation through mirrored figures. The central figure’s relaxed posture contrasts with the agitated lines linking them to supporting figures through their hair, symbolizing shared exhaustion. These entangled connections reflect the quiet despair that often follows academic pressure. By making the invisible toll of overwork visible, the piece invites empathy and urges viewers to see burnout not as weakness, but as a human response.
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