Don't Hide

This painting reflects the experience of wanting to retreat when life feels overwhelming, and the instinct to isolate when you’re not feeling like yourself. The figure emerging from the dark water represents the process of finding your way back while still learning to keep yourself afloat.

Don’t Hide is about realizing that you don’t have to disappear when things become difficult. You can move through what you’re feeling while remaining honest, staying connected to others, and continuing to be true to yourself. It is a reminder that even when you’re struggling, you are still here, still moving, and still treading.