02/04/2026
The Boy Who Never Left, 100x85x23cm.
In a world full of deadlines and expectations, there is a man stuck between two worlds. He wears a suit, with a rocket strapped to his back, ready to launch, always aiming higher. But around his ankle, a teddy bear is chained. It drags gently behind him, not heavy enough to stop him, but never light enough to ignore. His eyes look up, dreaming of distant places. Deep inside, he’s still the boy he used to be, full of wonder, holding on to the magic of childhood. The teddy bear is not just a toy. It’s memory. It’s safety. It’s comfort. It’s the part of him that refuses to disappear. He is the boy who never left. Not fully grown-up, not fully a child. Balancing between what’s expected and what’s dreamed. The chain keeps him connected to who he once was. The rocket pushes him toward who he’s supposed to become. And so he stands in between. Maybe that’s what growing up really is: not cutting the chain, but learning how to carry it without letting it hold you back.
