There’s a rugged beauty to Malabata Beach, especially when you explore the rocky coast that juts out into the sea. Here, the rocks are shaped by time and tides, creating patterns and textures that are both mesmerizing and challenging to capture. These rocks, with their worn surfaces and jagged edges, tell stories of resilience, a testament to the power of nature. Drawing on these rocks was unlike any other experience; it was as if the rocks themselves were guiding our hands, inviting us to capture their strength and timelessness.
Perched on these stones, we found ourselves inspired by their textures—the roughness beneath our fingers, the tiny crevices where water gathers, and the way light dances across the stone’s uneven surfaces. There’s a starkness to it, a raw beauty that doesn’t require embellishment. Art in this setting felt authentic, untouched by the constructs of civilization. With each line, we tried to honor the rocks’ natural form, letting the shapes and shadows speak for themselves. Drawing here reminded us that beauty doesn’t always have to be soft or gentle; sometimes, it’s in the strength, in the rugged and untamed. Each piece we created felt like a tribute to the enduring spirit of Malabata, a place where land meets sea in the most extraordinary way.