In this haunting charcoal work by Youssef Abdelke, a solitary fish rests on a dish, captured with stark realism and emotional weight. The meticulous detailing of the fish—its scales, eye, and stillness—conveys both a poetic stillness and a quiet violence. The checkered surface beneath adds a subtle layer of order and domesticity, contrasting with the organic form of the fish. Through his refined chiaroscuro and minimal composition, Abdelke transforms a simple still life into a meditation on mortality, silence, and the passage of time. The artwork evokes a visceral tension, drawing viewers into its intimate, contemplative atmosphere.