painting
In this deeply personal self-portrait, I depict myself curled up, grasping my legs, nestled within the glowing crescent of the moon, enveloped by the sprawling, indifferent city that surrounds me on all sides—below, above, and beyond. Thick impasto marks encircle me, conveying a palpable sense of isolation and reflecting my loneliness amidst urban chaos. A single, delicate escape route—a faint sliver of light—hints at hope or release. The contrast between the organic texture of the paint and geometric patterns evokes the tension between my inner world and the technological external environment. This work captures the ache of solitude while gesturing toward the possibility of transcendence, with hand-painted textures amplifying the emotional weight.