THE FUTURE” was created during a period of deep reflection on the weight of legacy and the choices that shape humanity. In the wrinkles, I drew not just the marks of age, but the chronicles of struggle, endurance, and triumph. Every line, every crease is a chapter—etched into the face of someone who carries both the pain of the past and the hope of tomorrow.

The gaze is intentional looking upward, beyond the present, searching for something greater. It poses a question that has followed me through life and art: do we live for purpose, or for pleasure? In this piece, I wanted to challenge the viewer to confront that choice, because the answer defines not just individual destiny but the collective future.

PURPOSE OR PLEASURE?
Dimensions: 16 x 20 inches
Medium: Charcoal on Paper
Year: 2021