Forgotten Soul by Dave White is a haunting illustration that merges gothic surrealism with raw emotion. A ghostly face with hollow, piercing eyes and blood-red lips hangs suspended against a backdrop of purple abstraction, surrounded by heavy chains, burning candles, and a lock that symbolizes entrapment and secrecy.

The piece evokes themes of loss, confinement, and the lingering presence of spirits—both literal and metaphorical. The stark contrasts between flame and shadow, life and decay, freedom and restraint make this a deeply unsettling yet mesmerizing work. Forgotten Soul is a striking addition to Dave White’s darker body of work, perfect for those drawn to imagery that explores the fragile boundary between the living and the spectral.

• Title: Forgotten Soul

• Artist: Dave White

• Date: February 9, 2025

• Medium: Marker on paper