“Closer” Progress


 Materials: paper, pencil

Processes: I drew these figures in my sketchbook and transferred these to the page.

Ideas: I am trying to convey the self-hatred and yearning that this song expresses, the protagonist making a god out of his lust (thus the reference to “The Creation of Adam”).

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