The Body in Relation​

Studies of vulnerability, resilience, and the electric tension of coexistence.

These figure drawings explore the nuances of human form, capturing the body as a site of intimacy, vulnerability, strength, and connection. Each study reflects a deep commitment to observing not just anatomy, but the emotional resonance carried through posture, gesture, and the charged spaces between bodies.

Rooted in a lifelong drawing practice, this work engages with both the fragility and the urgency of embodiment, inviting the viewer into a raw encounter with what it means to be seen, to touch, and to coexist.

  • Colorful expressive figure drawing of entwined bodies by Ioana Friedman, 2025

    Falling to Pieces, 2025

    Charcoal and chalk pastel on paper

  • Charcoal and Chalk Pastel drawing of two figures about to kiss by Ioana Friedman, 2025

    Mindmeld, 2025

    Charcoal and chalk pastel on paper

  • Chalk pastel and charcoal figure drawing of reclining figure with arm over face by Ioana Friedman, 2025

    Repose, 2025

    Chalk pastel and charcoal on paper

  • Graphite drawing of two figures kissing intimately by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    Two Queens, 2024

    Graphite on paper

  • Graphite drawing of entwined nude figures reclining by Ioana Friedman, 2025

    COLLAPSE INTO ZEN, 2025

    Graphite on paper

  • Graphite study of open mouth with dripping liquid by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    Queen of Hearts

    Graphite on paper

  • Charcoal and chalk drawing of standing figure from behind by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    She's Monumental, 2024

    Charcoal and chalk pastel on paper

  • Graphite drawing of figure lifting partner against wall by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    No Words, 2024

    Graphite on paper

  • Expressive colorful figure drawing of two figures in embrace by Ioana Friedman, 2025

    To Behold and be Held, my love, is to be human, after all, 2025

    Chalk pastel on paper

  • Charcoal and chalk drawing of intertwined figures in close embrace by Ioana Friedman, 2025

    Sanctuary, 2025

    Charcoal on paper

  • Graphite drawing of figure holding partner's head by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    Nothing on my mind but you all over me, 2024

    Graphite on paper

  • Charcoal figure drawing of entwined bodies by Ioana Friedman, 2025

    Chemistry and Storm, 2025

    Charcoal and chalk pastel on paper

  • Graphite drawing of a reclined figure by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    She's Monumental, 2024

    Charcoal on paper

  • Graphite drawing of two figures entwined by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    You, Within the Range of My Perfume, 2024

    Graphite on paper

  • Graphite drawing of two figures kissing by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    Mindmeld, 2025

    Charcoal on paper

  • Charcoal and Chalk Pastel drawing of one figure embracing another by Ioana Friedman, 2025

    The Siren, 2025

    Charcoal and chalk pastel on paper

  • Graphite drawing of two figures entwined by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    I Want You to Know Me, 2024

    Graphite on paper

  • Graphite drawing of two figures entwined by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    Rainy Mornings, 2024

    Graphite on paper

  • Graphite drawing of two figures entwined by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    Surrender, 2024

    Graphite on paper

  • Graphite drawing of two figures kissing by Ioana Friedman, 2024

    The Lean, 2024

    Graphite on paper

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