Rebecca • 16 • Tipperary
16-18 Category • 2024Homesickness is a poignant artwork that captures the feeling of wanting to leave but being compelled to stay. The piece, executed entirely in pencil, depicts the complex emotions surrounding the meaning of 'home' and the disconnect between it and one's sense of belonging. The use of grey tones mirrors the ambiguity and melancholy of the emotions portrayed, creating a powerful thought-provoking image that invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences of homesickness.