7 X 10 IN | 17.5 x 25 CM

Created in 2020 by Michelle Maroon signed verso

This 7"x10" colored pencil drawing on archival paper has a vibrant, swirling central mass of black strokes with layered colors peeking through, including yellow, blue, green, and hints of pink and purple. The intensity of the black pencil strokes dominates the composition, creating a dynamic, chaotic energy as the lines overlap and interact with the brighter colors beneath. The piece appears to be in motion, with the strokes radiating outward in different directions, giving it a sense of centrifugal force.

The vibrant pops of color offer contrast against the dense, dark lines, creating a visual tension between light and shadow. The central area where colors like yellow, blue, and green are more pronounced feels illuminated, while the surrounding black lines form a protective or enclosing barrier. The colored pencils' overlapping nature, especially in areas like the bottom left and top right, creates a layered effect, suggesting depth and movement within the chaos.

The drawing feels both expressive and exploratory, with the black lines symbolizing either a disturbance or an energy field, and the colors beneath hinting at something struggling to break through or reveal itself.