Unspoken Downpour
UDEME ABBA@udemeabba089100
6 hours ago
Size 20 × 24 inches
Medium: Charcoal pencil, graphite pencils on paper
A Letter to Your Soul
Take a moment. Look into the stillness of this face and recognize the weight you’ve been carrying.
We all have a storm that we keep inside—the words we swallowed, the tears we held back to stay strong, and the silent struggles that no one else sees. "Unspoken Downpour" is the moment you finally stop running. It is the brave, quiet second where you let the world stop, close your eyes, and allow yourself to feel everything at once.
The water cascading down isn't meant to drown you; it is meant to wash you clean. Each droplet represents a release—a shedding of the masks you wear and the expectations of others. As you watch the water trace the contours of the skin, feel the cooling relief of surrender. It is a reminder that being "flooded" by your emotions isn't a sign of weakness; it is the most human thing you can do.
In this portrait, you are not a spectator; you are the subject. It speaks to that part of you that is tired of holding the umbrella for everyone else while you stand in the rain. It whispers a simple truth: It is okay to let it pour. ---
Why This Connects
The Closed Eyes: Represent an internal journey, inviting you to look inward rather than at the world.
The Contrast: The dark, textured charcoal reminds us of our complexities, while the clear water represents the purity of truth.
The Stillness: Even amidst the "downpour," there is a profound sense of peace that comes only after we stop resisting our own feelings.
Title: Unspoken Downpour
A Letter to Your Soul
Take a moment. Look into the stillness of this face and recognize the weight you’ve been carrying.
We all have a storm that we keep inside—the words we swallowed, the tears we held back to stay strong, and the silent struggles that no one else sees. "Unspoken Downpour" is the moment you finally stop running. It is the brave, quiet second where you let the world stop, close your eyes, and allow yourself to feel everything at once.
The water cascading down isn't meant to drown you; it is meant to wash you clean. Each droplet represents a release—a shedding of the masks you wear and the expectations of others. As you watch the water trace the contours of the skin, feel the cooling relief of surrender. It is a reminder that being "flooded" by your emotions isn't a sign of weakness; it is the most human thing you can do.
In this portrait, you are not a spectator; you are the subject. It speaks to that part of you that is tired of holding the umbrella for everyone else while you stand in the rain. It whispers a simple truth: It is okay to let it pour. ---
Why This Connects
The Closed Eyes: Represent an internal journey, inviting you to look inward rather than at the world.
The Contrast: The dark, textured charcoal reminds us of our complexities, while the clear water represents the purity of truth.
The Stillness: Even amidst the "downpour," there is a profound sense of peace that comes only after we stop resisting our own feelings.
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📍Lagos Mainland Local Government Area, Nigeria
