Echo is a semi-figurative sculpture portraying a fragile figure with a disproportionately large head — a reflection of the emotional and mental weight that exceeds the limits of the body.

  
The exaggerated form evokes the dissonance between internal experience and outward appearance. The spirals carved into the head symbolize layers of thought — some fleeting, some recurring, others buried and persistent. Closed eyes represent fatigue, not peace, while the face holds a quiet resilience — an echo of endurance rather than hope.

  
The piece was crafted in papier-mâché and carefully hand-sanded to achieve a rough, stone-like texture. It remains unpainted by choice, preserving its raw, unmasked surface — an intentional exposure of inner states, without the distractions of color or finish.

  
Echo captures that moment when a person, no longer driven by victory or belief in relief, walks forward — simply because continuing is the only truth that remains.

  

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