This drawing on cardboard by Altaf represents a head made with a few continuous lines running across the plane to trace the contours of the face and its features. This non-realistic representation offers a distorted visage with unequal eyes, a nose deviating from its natural form, and ink flowing across the face. Through this artistic departure from realism, Altaf delves into the moral and philosophical implications of human existence. The distorted face symbolises the complexities and vulnerabilities of the human condition, questioning the notion of identity. It prompts the viewer to contemplate the fluidity of perception, the struggle for self-definition, and the enigmatic nature of our inner selves.
Altaf
Untitled
Ink on cardboard
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Altaf
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Ink on cardboard
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