Inner Strength, 2024, charcoal, 18 x 24 in. / 45.72 x 60.96 cm.

Inner Strength, Andy Gomez, 2024, charcoal, 18 x 24 in. / 45.72 x 60.96 cm.

This piece captures a human mouth mid-scream — a raw, unfiltered expression that walks the line between fear and power. With bold, expressive charcoal strokes, Inner Strength invites the viewer to confront their own emotional extremes. It challenges the idea that silence is strength or fear.