I Ripped the Key from Around My Neck by Khaled Matar

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Khaled Matar

I Ripped the Key from Around My Neck

2019

40 x 30 cm | 15 1/2 x 11 3/4 in

Chalk and charcoal on toned paper

  • Third Place ($500 Cash Award) / Da Vinci Initiative Category

Taught by: Vasile Marian

Studied at: Colegiul National de arte ”Octav Bancila” Iasi

Created by the student at 17 years old

This portrait represents me holding in my hand the key that I ripped from around my neck, representing the decision to take my life and my ideals in my own hands.