24” x 36” Acrylic on canvas

In one hand, she cradles her own beating heart, a symbol of vulnerability and raw emotion. In the other, she holds a gleaming knife, a testament to the duality of human existence, where pain and beauty intertwine. From the wound in her chest, a profusion of delicate flowers blossoms forth, a poignant representation of resilience and growth emerging from the depths of suffering. This painting captures the essence of the human experience, inviting viewers to contemplate the intricate interplay between strength and fragility, darkness and light.