Fine Art Prints
The Witnessed Veil
The Witnessed Veil is a visual elegy to the aftermath of trauma—especially that which is inflicted by violence, war, or collective suffering. Each portrait in this series presents a faceless or obscured figure swathed in bandage-like textures and softly fragmented colors, evoking medical gauze, ceremonial fabric, or both. These figures are neither fully seen nor entirely hidden; they exist in the suspended space between exposure and concealment.
The layering of material—whether cracked, veiled, or tightly bound—speaks to both the necessity and weight of silence. These coverings act as psychological and emotional prosthetics, embodying the delicate balance between self-protection and the deep yearning to be witnessed. The bold strokes of red, blue, and yellow across otherwise muted palettes suggest cultural or political undertones—flags, bruises, or memories made visible through color.
Eyes, when visible, are shrouded or blackened, reinforcing the themes of erasure, anonymity, and resilience. These are not portraits of individuals, but of archetypes—stand-ins for those whose stories are so often silenced or untold. There is power in their restraint, in the refusal to perform grief, and in the intimacy of their guarded posture.
Ultimately, the series asks: How do we carry what cannot be spoken? What remnants of identity survive beneath the coverings we adopt for survival?
The Mask That Remains
A figure emerges shrouded in translucent fabric, her eyes obscured by a darkened band that feels more like a scar than a blindfold. The veil clings softly to her face, echoing both intimacy and suffocation. Gold and amber tones wrap around her form, warm yet haunting.
The Mask That Remains speaks to the roles we inhabit after trauma—identities we are given, or take on, to navigate a world that no longer feels safe. Her silence is not passive—it is protective, ancestral, and absolute.
The Silent Line
Rendered with almost sculptural symmetry, the figure in The Silent Line faces forward with closed lips and obscured eyes. The veil bisects her face with both light and darkness, creating a sharp division that echoes psychological boundaries—what is remembered and what is denied. The color palette balances serenity with disturbance.
This piece addresses the imposed quiet—the line drawn between what can be said and what must remain buried. The result is a haunting portrait of suppressed resilience.
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All artworks, images, and accompanying texts are the intellectual property of the artist, Soraya Younossi. No part of this exhibition may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise—without the prior written permission of the artist. Unauthorized use, duplication, or commercial exploitation of these works is strictly prohibited and subject to legal action.