Art by Yoshitaka Amano
Source: You Know; Stuff
The abundance of soft and fine vertical lines in the painting above gives me the impression that there is an intention to hide the figure that is the main subject in the artwork. Although the softness of the flowing lines that form the clothing and the curtain depicted in the artwork can hint at the figure's femininity, hence leading us the viewers to conclude that the subject is a female, this intention of hiding the subject behind the lines' strokes also emphasizes the possibility of 'her' not being a female despite being adorned in accessories. In addition, the lines drawn on the artwork get more concentrated and varied (not only mainly vertical, but get more curvy following the pose of the subject) as they lie closer to the figure, further highlighting the fact that there is something the artist is intensively hiding behind that intense concentration of lines.
Source: The artist's official website
Curvy and continuous lines that are used in the design above give a sense of uncertainty and confusion in its mood. Not only do the lines give rise to the confusion, but the expression that the subject displays also enhances and works hand in hand with the line usage to add chaos and despair to the previously mentioned uncertainty and confusion that are present in the artwork. Furthermore, the artist also uses complimentary colored lines in the creation of this particular art piece, which also contribute to the chaos that takes place. The whole combination of curves and colors, given the reasons above, leads me to think that the subject portrayed in the art piece above is presented with a situation that he has no control of and has no idea how to deal with it in a way that would be best for him.
