The Hidden Faces of Loneliness

Commissioned by The Girlfriend for an article on women and loneliness, Cara Wang’s illustration delivers a narrative-rich tableau of everyday isolation.

Her distinctive style - playful yet emotionally intelligent - captures a range of quiet moments: the woman alone in bed, the tearful figure before a mirror, and the one surrounded by boxes in mid-transition.

With bold lines, soft textures, and saturated colours, Cara balances whimsy with depth, allowing viewers to sit gently with the subject matter.

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