The Space We Share — Nathalie Gribinski — Small Abstract Figurative Drawing (8 X 8 In, 2025)

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The Space We Share holds a quiet, intimate tension between two figures who lean toward each other almost without touching. … Read more The Space We Share holds a quiet, intimate tension between two figures who lean toward each other almost without touching. Their bodies curve in mirrored arcs, forming a shared landscape made of color, rhythm, and breath. The figure in blue feels grounded and protective, while the figure in pink leans in with softness and curiosity, their striped torsos echoing like waves traveling between them.

The yellow form between them becomes the bridge — the emotional ground where their energies meet. Above, the three birds carved in simple black strokes add a feeling of lightness, as if the moment is suspended in a gentle wind, lifted by something unseen but deeply felt. Everything here moves through curves, lines, and contours that embody connection without a need for words.

This drawing evokes a memory of two souls who recognize each other, a quiet meeting place where bodies communicate through gestures, colors, and shared silence.

Why I Love It:
I love this piece because it expresses closeness without needing any explanation. I love how the two figures lean into each other with trust, how the colors embrace and wrap around their forms. I also love the softness between them — the suggestion of a relationship that is tender, fragile, and meaningful. And the birds above… they make me feel free, as if something in this moment is opening, lifting, or healing. This drawing reminds me of intimate spaces I hold dear.

Material & Size:
Oil markers on unstretched paper — 8 x 8 in.
Signed N. Gribinski on the front. See less