In Cracked Silence (Medusa Gorgon pencil drawing), Yana Evans reimagines the mythic Gorgon not as a monster, but as a broken icon of sorrow and suppressed rage. Rendered in meticulous graphite, this hauntingly beautiful piece draws the viewer into a world where mythology meets emotional depth. The cracked stone face of Medusa, weathered yet dignified, evokes the ruin of ancient power and feminine defiance worn down by time.
A serpent coils tenderly across her cheek, its eyes locked with hers in a moment of eerie intimacy, both creature and curse become extensions of one another. Surrounding her are delicately rendered laurel leaves, hinting at a forgotten glory or divine punishment. The contrast of soft shading and sharp textural cracks speaks to a duality: strength and vulnerability, rage and resignation.
This artwork is perfect for collectors who appreciate classical themes infused with contemporary symbolism. Whether displayed in a personal gallery or creative workspace, Cracked Silence invites contemplation on transformation, trauma, and the silent endurance of feminine myth.
Cracked Silence – Medusa Gorgon Pencil Drawing
PRODUCT INFO
Medium: white paper, graphite pencil
Size: 42*29,5 cm (16,5*11,6 inch)
Year: 2025
Framed: No
Artist: Yana Evans































