Artist Profile: Maëlis Tomassone
Overview
In Drowning, Maëlis Tomassone captures the tension between struggle and transformation, exploring themes of personal evolution, identity, and resilience. The piece unfolds as a visual narrative of emotional depth, where layers of paint, charcoal, pencil, spray paint, and oil pastels intertwine to create a textured and dynamic composition.
Tomassone’s background in street art is evident in the raw, expressive layering of marks and materials, echoing the fragmented yet cohesive nature of urban storytelling. The composition reveals a balance between chaos and control, reflecting the contradictions inherent in self-discovery. Faint, gestural lines emerge from beneath bold strokes of color, reinforcing a sense of history—of what is erased, what remains, and what is still being rewritten.
Through its intense visual language, Drowning invites viewers to contemplate the cycles of loss and renewal, drawing them into a personal yet universally resonant meditation on growth and survival.
Featured Artwork Vault Bushwick Gallery
Artwork Title: Drowning
Year of Creation: 2024
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Dimensions: 27 x 39 inches
Current Location: New York City, NY