A Moment of Loneliness

Rafael Torrejon | A Moment of Loneliness

Pen and Ink on Watercolor Paper

25"x 19"

2021

A Moment of Loneliness is a visual representation of the becoming of a person who has spent a sufficient amount of time by himself - encapsulated in emptiness, shown through only thoughts. During a moment, in a state of mind, curiosity blooms alongside anxiety of what is and of what will become, so we shy away, not looking at the people we love, and ultimately destroying who we are in the process. But still, we hold onto ourselves, trying to give meaning to our own separation, isolation, and humanity.

"Emotion is a complicated yet beautiful spectrum in our brain, more so in the person's heart. It gives us an opportunity to feel it in a body of work or even portray it to others. Showing emotion is the foundation of my art, it is what I cannot speak out in works but through my hands and the language of my skills. Through time, I have witnessed different emotions that I cannot say to others which silences me. Whether it is loneliness, sadness, or even anger these are my inspirations to create pieces that project what I have felt in the moment. I cast these emotions through characters or subjects to which the audience can relate through self-portraits or made-up people. This deepens the meaning of the art more than just expecting them to recognize what it means by just looking at the piece. My works give curiosity to the mind of the audience that creates realizations of themselves and what they experience as well. I want to show people what I feel and reflect upon theirs, I want them to think about what my art feels for them. My artworks are personal moments in my life that I journalize by drawing. I am silent, but what I do makes me speak up to everyone." - Rafael Torrejon