This painting explores the absence of dialogue between two polarized figures. One is closed-off and hesitant, hiding behind their jacket. The other, meanwhile, moves forward with certainty, untouched by the other’s presence. Though they occupy the same space, their movements and attitudes reveal disconnection: there is no exchange, no recognition.

The piece serves as a metaphor for the increasing polarization in society, where divides — whether ideological, political, or personal — create a cynical silence between opposing forces.
It is easy to become disillusioned when you feel like you’re just screaming in the void. This painting examines the tension of these splits, the absence of connection, and what is left unsaid when opposing sides refuse to meet.

Yet, even in this silence, there is the possibility of breaking through. The space between them, though empty, also offers room for change. A shift in movement, a pause in the forward march, could invite a different kind of engagement. The work reflects not only the fracture, but the potential for understanding when we dare to close the distance. Engaging in dialogue with someone you might disagree with can offer a more nuanced view, helping us understand one another without needing to agree. How do you deal with this?