The Gaze Beyond

The Gaze Beyond is a contemplative graphite drawing that portrays an elder figure looking heavenward — not in desperation, but in reflection. The upward angle enhances the viewer’s sense of reverence, placing the subject as both monument and witness. Every wrinkle, hair, and fold is masterfully rendered, grounding the viewer in a deeply human, tactile reality.

The minimalist negative space around the head accentuates the subject’s intensity, creating a sense of spiritual openness. The contrast between the rendered detail of the face and the unfinished edges of the body invites interpretation: is this a work still becoming, or a metaphor for transience?

A powerful addition for collectors of expressive portraiture, humanist realism, or works exploring themes of age, time, and dignity.

• Technique: Graphite Drawing

• Style: Hyperrealism / Emotional Realism

• Medium: Graphite on Paper

• Color Palette: Black, White, Grayscale