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“The Mind Shelter,” 82.7” x 69.3” x 2.6” , tread, wool, mirror

The artist’s resolve to become a better person than those who once tormented her has led to a profound exploration of an identity that was not fully formed during her childhood. 

At the beginning of her artwork, she observed daily routines and habits that helped her overcome anxiety and fear, translating them into visual forms as a means of emotional release. Over time, this process evolved into redefining the meaning of everyday experiences through new textures and gestures, while evoking past emotions through sensory engagement and joyful memories. Gradually, her work developed into a practice of categorizing emotions more intricately and exploring diverse methods of coping. 

By creating and reinterpreting thought-provoking visual elements, the artist affirms her existence as a complete and independent individual. Expressing facets of her once-suppressed identity, she confirms her ability to grow autonomously—without dependence on others, but through her own creative process and strength.