Mixed media on paper 10×7″
2025

A cool bluish green envelops the scene, creating a soft barrier of distance. Hints of warmth linger, present but restrained.
At first, I was painting what I lost: someone I imagined a future with, holding my pet rats who had already become a memory. As I was painting, my understanding of my own experience changed, altering my perspective of the piece. I began seeing the scene differently, as it began to suggest invisible strings. The briefness of a rat’s lifespan (3 short years) adds weight to the calm orchestration, while their size also becomes significant. They’re easy to maneuver. Softness and unease occupy the image, preserving the moment my perspective changed shape.