This charcoal drawing by Youssef Abdelke features a solitary seashell placed on a textured surface, rendered with exceptional sensitivity and restraint. The shell, a delicate symbol of memory and silence, is depicted in soft gradations of black and grey, emphasizing its sculptural form and quiet presence. Abdelke’s masterful use of shadow and subtle linework imbues the object with emotional gravity, turning an ordinary natural form into a meditative focal point. The negative space surrounding the shell amplifies its solitude, echoing themes of loss, fragility, and timeless stillness that are central to Abdelke’s artistic vision.