colored pencil

"Thirsty?" by Stacey Chen is a surreal depiction of desire and desperation. The artwork portrays a parched landscape where a woman, sprawled on the cracked ground, reaches out to a vending machine that prominently features a towering Coca-Cola bottle. The vending machine, labeled "Thirsty" on its digital display, stands as an unattainable symbol of relief, heightening the woman's struggle. The juxtaposition of the vast, dry expanse with the glossy allure of the beverage encapsulates themes of consumerism and longing. Chen's use of vivid colors and distorted perspectives adds a whimsical yet poignant touch to this striking narrative.