“The Sulking” Artist: Hümeyra Şaşmaz Year: 2020 Dimensions: 35x75 cm (13.8x29.5 inches) Materials: 22k, 23k, and 18k real gold, handmade paper, stone watercolor Technique: Classical illumination
The Sulking is an elegant illumination piece that carries traces of emotional emptiness and separation. At the center of the artwork, a dense classical illumination work is featured, with details applied in gold that emphasize the depth and refinement of the piece. Around the edges of the work are four teardrop-shaped motifs that appear to face away from each other. Within each teardrop, classical illumination techniques are used again, symbolizing the tension and emotional distance within the piece.
Geometric motifs along the edges of the artwork maintain the composition’s integrity and symmetry, creating a visual balance. From a distance, the way the motifs seem to face away from each other evokes a sense of estrangement or separation.
By combining the delicate techniques of classical illumination and the gleam of gold, this piece creates a profound emotional reflection, inviting the viewer on an emotional journey. The Sulking stands out for both its aesthetic and the depth of its meaning.
