Description

This charcoal and pastel drawing portrays a confident young girl standing with her foot propped on a soccer ball, a pose that signals both play and determination. The strength of charcoal defines her stance and expression, while pastel accents bring warmth and personality to her yellow soccer shirt, knee-high socks, cleats, and playful pink sunglasses. The balance of softness and structure reflects the dual nature of childhood—joyful and serious, imaginative and focused. Under the theme “Global Voices, Local Heart,” the piece speaks to soccer as a truly global language, played and understood across cultures, continents, and communities. Yet this moment feels deeply local and personal, grounded in a single child’s confidence, dreams, and sense of belonging. The drawing honors how global sports become sites of individual identity, reminding us that worldwide traditions take root through the pride, play, and promise of young lives close to home.

Other work from this artist:
Mosaic of Play and Sound
A Song That Knows Its Way Home

NOTE: The artwork will remain on display in the Soundwaves Gallery through the end of the 2026 Season. We will contact purchasers at the conclusion of the season (November/December 2026) to make arrangements for local pickup of your purchase. If you have any questions, contact us at info@abcnashville.org.