Desire to be known and cared about, desire to be forgotten

AK Electra

Drawing, Collage or other Work on Paper

This collage expresses the tension between being vulnerable enough to be cared for and the fear of exposing too much and losing oneself in the process. The figure with raised arms, reaching toward the wall, symbolizes a deep longing for connection, as if they are seeking to break through their own isolation and be truly known. At the same time, the other figure, reflects the desire to retreat, to hide away and to be forgotten. The contrasting images - the bold red room against the open, wild nature of the field - further explore this duality. The burned hole under the hands suggests that the act of reaching to be understood or connected comes with a cost.