“As We Float” is a quiet meditation on memory, longing, and emotional surrender. The piece portrays a solitary female figure turned away from the viewer, suspended between reflection and release. Her softened posture and upward gaze suggest a moment of inner stillness—as though drifting through thought, dream, or remembrance.
Rendered in delicate monochromatic tones, the composition blends realism with abstraction. Layers of sketch-like textures dissolve into atmospheric forms, allowing the figure to emerge and disappear simultaneously. A butterfly hovers near her face, symbolizing transformation, fragility, and fleeting moments of clarity. Beneath her, small boats rest upon calm waters, grounding the piece in themes of journey, passage, and emotional navigation.
The circular form behind the figure evokes both a moon and a mirror—an ambiguous presence that reflects the tension between the outer world and the inner self. Throughout the work, unfinished edges and softened transitions create a floating sensation, as if the entire image exists between waking life and memory.
“As We Float” explores the human experience of drifting through emotion while searching for peace, identity, and connection. It is a contemplative piece that invites the viewer to slow down, reflect inward, and embrace the beauty found in vulnerability and impermanence."
What do you see in this drawing that speaks to you?
Wouldn't it be nice if you could be reminded of that every time you walked by it?
As We Float is an original drawing using Pencil and Charcoal on 9x12" paper. 2018
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- Original materials used: Pencil, charcoal on paper
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As We Float | Pencil and Charcoal drawing | Original artwork by Alex Dakos
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