Graphite pencil on paper

This work depicts my friend of 10 years, Samantha, who is one of the biggest inspirations in my life. Samantha works as a Judicial Assistant for the Royal Courts of Justice and is about to begin training to become a barrister. As a young Bengali woman forging a career in public law, she has faced many obstacles, but her passion, resilience and intellect has taken her far. For me, portraiture is an act of care and a means of honouring the people I love. I use graphite pencils to create considered drawings that capture how much they mean to me.