Artist Samar Elgezawy, 2023. This captivating mixed media artwork on paper blends elements of illustration, collage, and watercolors to create a visually rich and layered composition. At the center is a pocket watch with Roman numerals, detailed with elegant patterns, symbolizing the passage of time. Surrounding the watch are leaves in varying stages of decay, rendered with delicate shading, which evoke themes of life cycles, nature, and impermanence.
The background consists of aged, torn book pages with Arabic text, seamlessly integrated into the composition. Black, gray, and sepia tones dominate the palette, enhanced with subtle washes of watercolor and white highlights that add contrast and depth. The interplay of organic forms with precise mechanical elements suggests a reflection on the coexistence of nature, memory, and time. This thoughtful artwork invites viewers to ponder the delicate balance between fleeting moments and enduring legacies.