Can you just leave me the FUCK alone?

Ilunga presents a self-portrait that requires no additional explanation beyond its provocative title, 'Can you just leave me the FUCK alone?' It's a question that often lacks a gentle or polite demeanor; it inevitably carries a sharp edge.

Yet, within this artwork, Ilunga explores the emotions of anger and frustration, acknowledging their presence and significance. Instead of succumbing to these emotions, Ilunga opts for a more mindful approach. They take three deep breaths, seeking to transmute their intense feelings into a visual expression.

In the raw and expressive charcoal smudges and marks, one can sense the undercurrent of the artist's rage, subtly hinted at and powerfully conveyed.