Saline Embrace

Description:
A profound and intimate exploration of human connection within the surreal landscape of the Dead Sea. Part of a series born from original video stills, this graphite and charcoal drawing captures a moment of shared stillness and physical support between two dancers.
The figures are partially submerged in the thick, reflective waters, their forms blending with their own distorted shadows. Drawn on toned brown paper, the work emphasizes the warmth of the skin against the cold, crystalline nature of the salt-saturated environment. It is a study of touch, balance, and the weightlessness found at the lowest point on earth.
This piece continues the artist's investigation into how the camera’s lens and the artist's hand can together freeze the fleeting beauty of a performance in nature.
Medium: Graphite and Charcoal on Toned Paper.
Technique: 100% Freehand sketching based on original video stills filmed at the Dead Sea.
Dimensions: Dimensions: 14.8x21 cm / 5.8x8.3 inches (A5).
Signature: Hand-signed by Sahar Azimi.
Aesthetic: Figurative, Intimate, Atmospheric.