"Aeons ix" by Hillary Irvine

Aeons ix is a unique drawing made with graphite on Bristol.

This graphite drawing explores the tension between fragility and permanence through the meticulous rendering of reflection. By translating refracted light and prismatic distortion into tonal shifts, I investigate how transparency can be built from layers of dense, patient mark-making. The work reflects my ongoing fascination with ornament, illusion, and the quiet drama of light held in solid form.