This mixed-media piece captures the heavy reality of emotional shift. The central figure is a bold study in red and black, with the face obscured by hair and flowers, suggesting a form of self-protection or internal focus. The title references the nature of transformative change, yet the handwritten text "I don’t smile like I used to" offers a raw counterpoint.

Painted as a trace of grieving, the work speaks to the quiet, undeniable changes loss imposes upon us. It’s a sincere portrait of carrying on, marked by the simple, profound truth that joy does not always look the way it once did.

Mixed on Paper

30x40 cm

2024