War With My Body

War with my Body is a profound series that delves into the intimate and turbulent relationship between life and breath for someone living with lung disease. This body of work captures the fragility and resilience of the human spirit as it battles the relentless challenges of inhalation and exhalation.

The piece Oxygen, central to this series, conveys the delicate balance between survival and suffocation. Golden arcs streak across deep black backdrops, symbolizing fleeting moments of hope amidst the struggle for air. The textured strokes evoke the visceral sensations of breathlessness, where every inhalation feels insufficient, and every exhalation a desperate attempt to regain normalcy.

This series reflects deeply personal experiences of striving to maintain connection and joy—walking through crisp autumn air, hugging a child, or simply existing—while facing the unrelenting limits of a body at odds with itself. It tells the story of adapting to what was once “normal” oxygen levels, only to grapple with a premature decline.

With raw texture and the shimmer of gold dust, each piece invites the viewer to contemplate the invisible battle waged within—a testament to both the vulnerability and the perseverance of life in the face of adversity.