"Snake Handlers" 2023

This work reflects on the longing to withdraw from the objectifying gaze of others, a gaze that can constrict identity and obscure one’s authentic self. Through its charged symbolism and staged narrative, the piece evokes the need for inner solitude, suggesting that contemplation can become a site of refuge, clarity, and reclamation.

• Dimensions: 24 × 24 in
• Materials: UV photo print on pine, gold leaf, acrylic paint