Heavy is the Head by Lingua is a striking meditation on the invisible weight of power, expectation, and identity. This emotionally charged portrait depicts a solemn young woman crowned not just with gold, but with tension. Dozens of hands reach toward her, blurring the line between coronation and control — between reverence and pressure.
Created with Lingua’s signature pen-and-ink technique, the piece features thousands of layered strokes using gel and glitter pens on cold-pressed cloth paper. Under blacklight, UV-reactive pigments reveal hidden textures and veined light, illuminating the emotional gravity of the composition.
Part of the Humanity Unveiled & Ready-to-Ship collection, Heavy is the Head stands as both a personal and universal reminder: sovereignty often comes at a cost.
Details:
- Medium: Gel Ink on Cloth Paper
- Dimensions: 30 x 22.5 inches
- Framing: Unframed
- Year: 2025
- Signed by the Artist
- Certificate of Authenticity included
- UV-reactive/Glow-in-the-Dark Artwork
