opinion Archives | That Elusive Image

Flattened by grief

What began as a creative process unexpectedly became a form of recovery.

Unlike a gallery, which is curated and designed to showcase finished works for public viewing, a sketchbook is deeply personal and experimental.

Visual art isn’t just about capturing what we see—it’s a powerful expression of how an artist experiences the world.

This is not your grandmother’s garden arrangement.

The self-portrait operates as far more than a likeness; it is a crucible of identity, introspection, and authorship.