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Artwork details
- Medium : Charcoal on Paper
- Framing : Framing on request
- Dimensions : 27.6x19.7in
About this artwork
In "Expectatio", I explore the silent, suspended state of waiting—a Stoic meditation on time and internal preparation. Created with compressed charcoal on paper (50x70 cm), the composition features a figure draped in a delicate, translucent garment, caught in the intimate act of covering her hair. The technical challenge lies in the contrast between the ephemeral, transparent texture of the fabric and the profound, absolute void of the background.…
Utilizing the uncompromising discipline of Tenebrism and dramatic chiaroscuro, I sculpt the figure from an impenetrable darkness. This is not a passive wait, but an active, internal endurance. The figure’s gesture of covering her hair represents a withdrawal into the self, a shielding of the soul against external vanities. Every meticulous stroke of charcoal is designed to capture the fragility of the moment against the weight of the surrounding abyss, reflecting my dedication to traditional 'Old Master' methods and the pursuit of existenti
Utilizing the uncompromising discipline of Tenebrism and dramatic chiaroscuro, I sculpt the figure from an impenetrable darkness. This is not a passive wait, but an active, internal endurance. The figure’s gesture of covering her hair represents a withdrawal into the self, a shielding of the soul against external vanities. Every meticulous stroke of charcoal is designed to capture the fragility of the moment against the weight of the surrounding abyss, reflecting my dedication to traditional 'Old Master' methods and the pursuit of existenti
Onur Sarial
Türkiye
Credentials
- Favorited by galleries
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
Onur Sarial is a painter and draftsman specializing in compressed charcoal and charcoal pencil, with a background anchored in classical drawing and contemporary realism. He masterfully employs Tenebrism and chiaroscuro, weaving meticulous sfumato to sculpt monumental figures from darkness, favoring stark contrast over color. His evocative works delve into the psychological depths of vulnerability, inner conflict, and mortality, inviting viewers to quietly confront their own humanity and resilience.