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Artwork details
- Medium : Charcoal, Graphite on Paper
- Framing : Framing on request
- Dimensions : 27.6x19.7in
About this artwork
The artist has recently been selected for the prestigious ModPortrait 2025 Special Catalog, in association with Arte Libre.
In "Melancolia", I explore the profound, silent weight of human introspection and the inevitable passage of time. This large-scale composition draws heavily upon the classical 'Vanitas' and 'Memento Mori' traditions. The solitary figure, anchored in a historical pose of deep sorrow and contemplation, is accompanied by symbolic… elements: withered flowers in a bottle and a magnifying glass resting on the table. The magnifying glass is not a mere still-life object, but a Stoic symbol of hyper-focused introspection—urging the viewer to examine the harsh, detailed realities of life, truth, and impermanence up close.
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In "Melancolia", I explore the profound, silent weight of human introspection and the inevitable passage of time. This large-scale composition draws heavily upon the classical 'Vanitas' and 'Memento Mori' traditions. The solitary figure, anchored in a historical pose of deep sorrow and contemplation, is accompanied by symbolic… elements: withered flowers in a bottle and a magnifying glass resting on the table. The magnifying glass is not a mere still-life object, but a Stoic symbol of hyper-focused introspection—urging the viewer to examine the harsh, detailed realities of life, truth, and impermanence up close.
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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.