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Tears of the Unspoken by *PyramidHeadxXx:iconPyramidHeadxXx:

Categories Traditional Art > Drawings > Portraits & Figures

©2008-2010 *PyramidHeadxXx
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Long time ago I've promised to make the sequal to the two last quick drawings. ^^; I started on a drawing of a close-up of an eye, but it became ugly so I scrapped it... >.<
Now that I have some time for drawing again, I got another idea for the completion of the other drawings and this is the result.

This is the third and final part of the recent quick drawings I've made:
#1 "Why is she Crying?" :pointr: :star: [link] :star:
#2 "Every Rose Has Its Thorns" :pointr: :star: [link] :star:

This is the conclusion of the triptych and reveals that the theme for the three artworks is "tears". However, this drawing has a more accurate theme, where the main focus is on "rape":

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Rape is motivated by the need to control, humiliate and harm. It is not motivated by sexual desire. Rapists use sex as a weapon to dominate others.

Rape is rape, regardless of the relationship between the rapist and the victim. It can either be a total stranger or someone you recognise by sight, but have never really communicated with or someone you know superficially such as a neighbour or a colleague.

:bulletred: Every 2½ minutes, somewhere in America, someone is sexually assaulted.
:bulletred: 1 out of 6 American women are victims of sexual assault.
:bulletred: 83 % of rape cases are aged 24 or under.
:bulletred: 1 out of 4 college women have either been raped or suffered attempted rape.
:bulletred: Only 16 % of rapes are ever reported to the police.

Healing begins with having a safe place or person talk with about the sexual assault. Since victims may not recognize the assault as “rape” and may be confused by their feelings, it’s important to open a line of communication.

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I've given it the title "Tears of the Unspoken" because I want symbolize that most victims of sexual assault remain silent and do not even dare to speak of it. Those victims live in constant fear of telling it because they might feel unclean, spoiled and guilty about it.

It's so sad to know that such a horrible crime goes unpunished so often :( That's why it's so important to have someone to talk to about it all. The first step towards getting over the horrible feeling is to tell someone you trust.

The bruises on the girl's skin symbolizes the outer and inner wounds; the everlasting result of sexual assault. I chose not to draw any tears because I wanted to let it symbolize her inner feelings, which she doesn't want to reveal or express to someone else. She remains the truth hidden...

The topic in this drawing is mainly focusing on "rape", however you are free to interpret the drawing the way you want. Please tell me what you can see/ feel through this drawing.

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Materials used:
- Pencil (0.5)
- Graphite pencils (4H, F, 3B & 7B)

Time spend:
- 10 hours

I hope you'll like it :please:

Comments


love 3 3 joy 0 0 wow 1 1 mad 0 0 sad 1 1 fear 0 0 neutral 0 0
:iconmorgain-ized:
Mood: Shame ~morgain-ized Jun 7, 2008, 8:18:47 AM
Geee - you can even see the bruises on her arm and chest! Creepy image! And I like your statement above! Hits a nerve here...:faint:

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You only suffer as long as you want to!:sadangel:
:iconbbunnystudios:
=bbunnystudios Jun 7, 2008, 8:18:52 AM
You've hit the nail right on the head, I was molested at ten years old and I never told anyone cause I felt guilty that I couldn't stop it from happening to me or my sister. I felt like I had no control over myself and I hated that feeling.

I was only able to actually reveal this information to my family and loved ones a few months before. It was hard but it was worth having all that emotional baggage lifted off of me, everyone was supportive and I've been able to move on with my life.
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~vampyre-hime Jun 7, 2008, 8:24:07 AM
God, her expression is so haunting...it's amazing how you've shown her despair so aptly, it's just so real. :( It's such a sad reality of the world. It's so beautiful and yet terrifying at the same time...

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-'♥'- I love hearts. They are symbols for life, love and humanity. ~ Ville Valo -'♥'-

.x.x. "You're not normal, you're an angel." .x.x.
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~Gothicgrimlord Jun 7, 2008, 9:28:01 AM
Wow! Creepy! :D

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Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip \'em the bird.

If you don't check out my gallery, I will bite your torso and give you a disease. [link]
:iconparanoidbutterfly:
Mood: Yearning *ParanoidButterfly Jun 7, 2008, 9:55:53 AM
Wow, this is so amesome… I am amazed by you, Jonas-dear :wow: :blowkiss:
You made a fantastic work that touches me deeply (yes, it does, be happy ^^ =P), such a strong emotion.
It’s a very sad theme you’ve chosen for your drawing, but I knew or guessed that someday you would draw something about rape… it really makes you think of a lot, hm? :petting: Indeed it is horrible… When I think of how it feels… it hurts SO much, really, and not just physically… The soul suffers endless. Therefore you drew the bruises in- and outside. That’s very good.
I must say now I am very proud of you. Proud, that you do such great artworks, but also that you show such a theme. Such an unspoken important theme.
It’s so sad that the victims can’t talk about it… but so understandable.
I think there is something that would make you happy:
When I were a man who raped someone or does any other crime at a girl (or boy) or when I would plan it… man, I would die of a bad conscience and I would really feel pain when I saw your drawing. I think if this becomes popular in the world it could touch the cruel people at their inner feelings. And the victims would feel understood…
I love you, you are so thoughtful. This is wonderful.
The woman is indeed beautiful and terrifying, like vampyre-hime said… beautific. This word often fits to your art. :] :heart:
It’s more than sad to see the suffering there. Her silent tears… =(

There is so much I want to say, I don’t find the right words… it is too easy to use the wrong words that don’t do justice to the theme and your drawing.
I want to say so much… but with the time I will say it all.

I hope you understood while reading that I love this drawing very much, that I am very moved…
Proud…
Yes. All these things. It’s great... <3

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♥"I hear, yet say not much, but think the more."♥
(William Shakespeare)
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~XxXkillXxX Jun 7, 2008, 10:03:23 AM
so much emotion in it it is very touching nice work

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I go with my gut feeling :p
:iconpyramidheadxxx:
*PyramidHeadxXx Jun 7, 2008, 10:12:51 AM
I made it for the purpose to give people a little taste of the creepy and horrible feeling behind this theme, so your word "creepy" fits in indeed. Both the drawing and my statement/views on it.
I'm glad to know that this touches people, including you.
Thank you very much. Both for the comment and for the :+fav: :D

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"The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery" :painter:
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"Warum trinken, wenn man rauchen kann? :beer: :puke:
Warum rauchen, wenn man sterben kann? :weed: :skullbones:
Warum sterben, wenn man leben kann?" :horns: :love:
:iconpyramidheadxxx:
*PyramidHeadxXx Jun 7, 2008, 10:19:30 AM
Oh my.., is that true?
Was there a certain type of way you were molested/ abused? Or is it something you rather would like to keep for yourself?
To tell it to your family must have taken a lot of courage. I have so much respect for you. It was a good thing that you told your beloved ones in the end. It must have been a great relief, am I right?

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It's very brave of you.
Thanks for the :+fav: as well

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"The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery" :painter:
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"Warum trinken, wenn man rauchen kann? :beer: :puke:
Warum rauchen, wenn man sterben kann? :weed: :skullbones:
Warum sterben, wenn man leben kann?" :horns: :love:
:iconpyramidheadxxx:
*PyramidHeadxXx Jun 7, 2008, 10:23:10 AM
Glad to know that it has such a "haunting" effect on people.
Indeed, today's society doesn't keep a close eye to such a horrible activity anymore... It's so sad =[ Only a few people have some morale left, but it's fading fast..

Thank you so much for the compliment and for the :+fav: :hug:

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"The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery" :painter:
--
"Warum trinken, wenn man rauchen kann? :beer: :puke:
Warum rauchen, wenn man sterben kann? :weed: :skullbones:
Warum sterben, wenn man leben kann?" :horns: :love:
:iconpyramidheadxxx:
*PyramidHeadxXx Jun 7, 2008, 10:23:59 AM
I agree.
Thanks for the :+fav: ^^

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"The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery" :painter:
--
"Warum trinken, wenn man rauchen kann? :beer: :puke:
Warum rauchen, wenn man sterben kann? :weed: :skullbones:
Warum sterben, wenn man leben kann?" :horns: :love:
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