“Holy Mary” emerged from a moment without a defined concept. It began more as an impulse—a way to start something without fully planning it, allowing the image to evolve on its own during the process.
The central figure is relatively minimal and appears calm, almost self-contained at first. It was only later that the surrounding elements developed, shifting the direction of the piece. The background introduces a tension that wasn’t initially present, altering the perception of the image without fixing it into a single meaning.
The forms reference sacral elements but remain deliberately ambiguous. What may appear ornamental at first also carries something fractured beneath the surface. The structure can be read as protective, but equally as something restrictive or controlling. The image exists between these states without resolving them.
For me, the strength of the piece lies in that unresolved tension. “Holy Mary” remains intentionally open, allowing different interpretations without guiding them toward a single conclusion.
Holy Mary Original
This original drawing was created on high-quality white Bristol drawing paper by Boesner with a grammage of 205 g/m², acid-free and PEFC-certified.
Only graphite pencils were used for this drawing, which has been fixed using Lukas fixative. Please do not touch the drawing with your bare hands, as there is a risk of smudging despite the fixative.
You will also receive a certificate of authenticity with the title of the drawing. When choosing your frame, make sure that the glass has UV protection. Your local art supply store will be happy to advise you.