She is the truth, not the contrast- Charcoal and Soft Pastel drawing by S. Jensen.

She walks away, not to escape, but to be herself.The red suitcase holds what she chose to carry—memories, not burdens.The yellow hat is not for hiding,but a quiet sign of who she used to be.Her back is bare, her steps calm and strong.Behind her, the world turns gray,but she doesn’t need color to stand out.She is not trying to be different.She simply is the truth—and truth doesn’t need contrast to be seen.

Medium: Charcoal and Soft Pastel on Paper 300g/m2, 100% Cotton Arches.

Dimension: 29,7 in 21 cm

Price: 74 €( 549 DKK)

Availability: Original piece – one of a kind

Signed by S.Jensen

Unframed

Ships worldwide

Reference image found via Facebook, posted by Voctor Lop.

Artist Note

This charcoal and soft pastel drawing portrays a woman walking along a railroad track, viewed from behind. She carries a red suitcase and a yellow hat—objects that suggest intentional departure and the shedding of roles. The background is rendered in grayscale, while the figure is vividly colored. The title, She is the truth, not contrast, affirms that her presence is not defined by opposition but by clarity. This work explores themes of autonomy, refusal, and quiet transformation.

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