Samii Melbourne
Rob 2006 (detail)
pencil on paper
155.9 x 122.0 cm
John Paul College, Frankston
 
My work explored human anatomy and emotions and their relationship to body image. Leonardo da Vinci, Derek Hess and a drawing in Top Arts in 2005 influenced the development of this theme. I wanted Rob to reflect the feelings of insecurity and uncertainty which are experienced by so many people regardless of gender, race and/or culture. I used graphite pencils from B to 8B to achieve a variety of tones.