About the Artwork

This clay sculpture depicts a woman whose eyes, ears, and lips are intentionally obscured, creating a powerful visual narrative about perception, communication, and silence. The deliberate concealment of these key sensory and expressive features evokes a sense of isolation and introspection. It invites the viewer to consider what is left unsaid, unseen, and unheard in human interactions. By obscuring the eyes, the sculpture challenges the notion of identity and gaze—how we see others and how we are seen in return. The covered ears suggest a withdrawal from the external world, hinting at themes of selective hearing. The sealed lips symbolize muted voices or suppressed emotions. The raw texture and earthy tone of the clay further emphasize the grounded, tactile nature of human experience, contrasting the intangible aspects of silence and invisibility. Together, these elements create a compelling portrait of vulnerability, resilience, and the complexities of human connection. “Silent Veil” is not just a representation of absence but a meditation on presence—the presence of what remains hidden beneath the surface and the profound stories that silence can tell.