In this delicate charcoal drawing by Youssef Abdelke, a seashell becomes a powerful symbol of silence, memory, and timeless beauty. Positioned within a subtly outlined rectangle, the shell appears both isolated and reverent, casting a soft shadow that echoes its organic form. Abdelke’s exquisite control of light and texture brings out every ridge and curve, transforming the simple object into a meditative study in contrasts—fragility and permanence, stillness and presence. The muted tones and quiet composition invite the viewer into a moment of contemplation, reflecting Abdelke’s mastery in evoking emotion through minimalism and his continued dialogue with the poetics of still life.