*Resilience in Bloom

13"×18" Arches Deckled Cotton Rag Paper, hand torn.

This piece unfolded with a deep sense of strength and transformation, each stroke carrying the weight of perseverance. The abstracted brick lines weave through the background like echoes of past struggles, while gold accents illuminate the figure, symbolizing growth and triumph. In the raw textures of graphite and the fluidity of spray paint, I felt the contrast of vulnerability and power, a visual testament to the beauty of resilience.

- Stefanie Angelina Allison