Drawing by Daiana Vaiani

Roots of the Soul depicts a faceless figure entangled in a network of roots merging with the body and mind. The dark, featureless face symbolizes the loss of identity, while the roots represent a deep connection to the past, hard to break free from. The complexity of the lines and the contrast between light and shadow evoke an inner struggle between the desire for freedom and the weight of one’s origins. The artwork conveys a sense of stillness and torment, as if the soul is anchored to a ground it cannot escape.