This painting represents the feeling of living in a world that is breaking. Everything around us feels unstable, but we are told to stay strong. We are not allowed to show emotions. We are expected to hold everything inside.
The girl in the painting is holding back her tears. She tries to stay strong, even when she feels pain. In her arms, she protects a black cat — the only living warmth left in her world. The cat represents the small piece of life, softness, and hope that still remains.
With this painting, I want to say: cry. Crying is not weakness. Our emotions are what make us human. When we allow ourselves to feel, we begin to heal. Sometimes a restart does not mean destroying everything. Sometimes it begins with simply allowing ourselves to feel again.