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spring 2022
While commuting daily from Cambridge to London, I dedicated my journey to sketching fellow travelers and gifting them these portraits. During each one-hour trip, I captured the essence of those around me—whether they were resting, working, or simply absorbed in their own world.
Drawing people in public spaces had long been a passion of mine. I was always fascinated by people, their unique forms, and how they inhabited different environments. Recently, I began documenting not only the drawing process but also the moment I presented each portrait to its unsuspecting subject, witnessing their reactions to the gift.
The limited time of a train ride added a layer of excitement and spontaneity; I never knew when someone might leave, so I worked quickly to create expressive, in-the-moment sketches. These drawings became more than simple portraits—they represented human connection. The act of giving the artwork and seeing the joy it brought added a deeply personal layer to each piece. So far, there has been no negative reaction and afterwards it feels so nice to have made someone happy- you never know what kind of day someone may have had.
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