by Tayebe Joodaki

Artwork Description

Silence Between Us

16.0 x 12.0 inches

In The "Silence Between Us", I captures a moment of quiet confrontation—an intimate gaze that holds both vulnerability and strength. The subject, rendered in monochromatic tones, stares directly at the viewer with a neutral expression that invites interpretation. The dark, blurred background isolates the figure, allowing every contour of the face and shadow to speak. There’s no distraction—only presence. The realism in the brushwork reveals not just physical detail, but emotional texture. This is a portrait of someone who has seen, felt, and endured, yet remains composed. Light and shadow creates a cinematic tension, while the absence of color amplifies the emotional weight. It’s a painting that doesn’t shout—it listens. And in that listening, it asks the viewer to meet it halfway, to bring their own silence, their own story, and find connection in the space between.

Artwork Details

Medium: Painting Oil

Genre: Hyper-Realism