GANGRENE HEART

Pen and brush pen on paper, 2020

watercolor version, 2023

Exploring the Abyss of Empathy: The Gangrene Heart Unveiled

In the intricate and thought-provoking tableau crafted by our artist, we invite you to delve into a profound exploration of human empathy, or rather, the stark absence thereof, through the symbolic representation of a gangrene heart.

The drawing, a meticulous and evocative depiction of a heart engulfed by gangrene, serves as a potent metaphor for individuals devoid of empathy and compassion. The artist, through her adept use of color and form, brings to life not only the physical decay but also the spiritual corrosion that such a heart symbolizes.

Interwoven with the gangrene heart are biological, anatomical pieces of human organs, each carefully and deliberately attached, revealing a heart that, while physically connected and intact, is spiritually and morally decayed. These attachments serve as a metaphor for material gains and greed, illustrating how the heart, though diseased, continues to be sustained by external, materialistic means.

The artist beckons viewers to reflect upon the societal and personal implications of a heart that is simultaneously sustained and corroded by materialism and lust. It is a visual journey into the internal landscapes of human morality, prompting introspection about the intertwining of physical wellbeing, spiritual health, and the external pursuits that often dictate our actions.

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