And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.

Tempera on paper
30 × 40 cm
2015

This work is about inner strength and the moment when a woman stops hiding her energy, emotions, and presence.

I wanted to create a feeling of emotional expansion, freedom, and inner fire. The bright orange and blue forms create tension between softness and strength, vulnerability and confidence.

For me, this work is about a woman who no longer tries to be smaller, quieter, or more comfortable for others.