Pencil and pastel with jewel embellishment on black card. A1.

Life’s a Drag explores the tension between performance and the person behind it. Inspired by a legendary drag scene performer and the energy of Soho, the piece reflects the confidence, power and spectacle of drag, while still holding onto the quieter, more human presence beneath.

Built up through layered drawing, metallic colour and embellishment, the work balances glamour with vulnerability, celebrating drag as both self-expression and survival.