The portrait of this girl aims to create a tension between strength and vulnerability in girlhood and is a tribute to the overlooked voiceless individuals especially children in hardship stricken regions. The eyes expression are arresting depicting both a vulnerability yet strength. The chosen colour palette used for both background and clothing were muted greens, browns and earthy reds complimentary of both colour and also warmth and coolness of the subject. The facial features have crafted subtle shadow on the right side fading into the scarf to enhance the emotional undertone of quiet melancholy. The portrait tells a silent story where words are not necessary.
