27/04/2026
"Her Day Off"
Graphite on a5 (14.8 x 21 cm)
To continue the resting lion theme where my previous work is called "A Day Off", I now present Her Day Off.
In "Her Day Off", the lioness, who is so often defined by her motherhood, independence and power allows herself a rare pause. She finally gets to lie down and rest, and her eyes are slowly closing, as if for once the world can continue without her constant care. Her strength is not lost, only laid aside. This drawing is a reminder that even those who carry the most for others are allowed to rest, that not every moment requires resilience, and that there is courage in no longer holding everything together. For a moment, she is not a guardian, not a provider, not the silent force behind survival, but simply a soul at ease.