Growth Pains

"Growth Pains" explores the emotional and psychological complexity of transformation. This piece represents the uncomfortable, often disorienting experience of growing into a new version of oneself. The disproportionate facial features reflect internal struggle; a visual cue that change doesn't always feel "put together" or graceful. The lush, textured foliage emerging as hair symbolizes the mind in a constant state of becoming. When nurtured and "watered," this inner world continues to bloom, no matter how chaotic the process may seem. This piece is a reminder that growth is rarely linear. It's messy, layered, and at times unsettling, but it's also necessary. "Growth Pains" invites viewers to embrace discomfort as a sign of progress and to trust that even in times of uncertainty, something powerful is taking root.