From the concrete grew a rose

From the concrete grew a rose
Pencil on Arches paper
59,5 cm x 42 cm

This self-portrait artwork is a depiction of the beauty and goodness that can come from hardship and struggle. It is a celebration of how people can grow beyond difficult and harsh environments to discover happiness and the best version of themselves. It shows that people can transcend depression, addiction, and suicidal thoughts, even when surrounded by a world of negativity. Using the metaphor of a rose growing out of concrete, this artwork is an ode to those who persevere under the most trying situations and continue to solider on even in the mist of failure.