Dark Side Of Scoliosis
This biro pen drawing is my representation of scoliosis, a condition that reshapes the body in ways that are both visible and deeply felt. It is not just a curve of the spine, but a constant negotiation between pain, posture, and persistence.
The figure is turned inward, almost folding into itself, as if trying to accommodate the unnatural curve running through its core. The spine is exaggerated, sharpened, and exposed, transforming into something almost hostile. It is no longer just structure, but presence, something that demands attention with every movement.
The protruding vertebrae and spiked forms represent the discomfort, the tension, and the physical strain that radiates through the body. There is a sense of imbalance, of weight being carried unevenly, of muscles compensating where they were never meant to.
The hand gripping the head suggests both pain and fatigue, the mental toll of living with a body that never quite rests. It reflects the quiet moments where the strain becomes overwhelming, where the body feels heavier than it should.
Despite this, the figure remains standing. Twisted, strained, but still present. This is not a portrayal of weakness, but of endurance. Of learning to exist within a body that moves differently, feels differently, and demands constant adaptation.
This is about resilience, about carrying something that cannot simply be straightened out, and continuing anyway.
