In this evocative charcoal drawing by Syrian artist Youssef Abdelke, the artist masterfully transforms everyday objects—a simple glass and a checkerboard—into powerful symbols of stillness and reflection. With his signature monochromatic palette and dramatic use of light and shadow, Abdelke imbues the composition with a quiet tension. The empty glass, rendered with delicate precision, sits beside the distorted geometry of the checkerboard, suggesting themes of solitude, memory, and the passage of time. The textured surface and visible sketch marks enhance the raw, poetic atmosphere that characterizes much of Abdelke’s work, making the familiar feel both intimate and hauntingly distant.