12/22/2025
For many years, I moved through life feeling that my worth depended on how much I could give—my labor, my care, my silence. I learned early to contain emotion, to make myself useful, agreeable, and resilient. What I didn’t know then was how much of myself I was leaving behind in the process.
In this painting, the space is enclosed and protective, shaped by drapery that feels both architectural and bodily. It reflects an interior I longed for—a place where growth could happen without being watched or judged.
Autumn is not about loss for me, but about discernment—the moment I stopped confusing depletion with generosity, and began choosing what to keep.
Autumn
Oil on Wood Panel
36”x48”
2025