Cracks

Maisie McNeice’s "Cracks" is a finely detailed etching with aquatint that explores themes of fragility, resilience, and transformation. The central image of hands—marked with organic textures, cracks, and fissures—symbolizes the passage of time and the imprints left by experience. The delicate interplay of light and shadow adds depth, creating an almost tactile presence within the work.

McNeice’s use of aquatint lends a beautifully rich contrast, giving the piece a sense of raw emotion and quiet contemplation. A compelling addition to the Ballyrogan Expression exhibition, "Cracks" is a meditation on imperfection, repair, and the beauty found within life’s fractures.