Details
Original acrylic on paper, 2026
Image size: 6 × 9 inches
Professionally matted with an archival white mat to 11 × 14 inches.
Sold unframed.
Signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
About the Work
Trapped is an emotion I felt often as a child. I carried it into adulthood. Over time, I had to work out my own sense of autonomy. This piece feels like it sits within a familiar moment of decision: Do I stay, or do I go?
To feel trapped—internally or externally—is a deeply disorienting experience. The body tightens. The spirit contracts. Over time, we forget that movement is still possible. If I Were a Bird, I Would Fly Away speaks to the moment that changes. The moment desire returns. The moment the self remembers it was never meant to live caged.
There is something almost physical about freedom in this work. A lift. A loosening. The sudden expansion that comes when a person begins choosing themselves again.
This piece is a reminder that autonomy is not always loud. Sometimes it begins quietly, as a whisper inside the body:
you can leave.
you can rise.
you can fly.
If I Were a Bird, I Would Fly Away is part of The Hiding Place series, which explores the inner sanctuaries we create to survive life's storms—hidden spaces where the self can rest, reflect, and remain intact. Through layered texture, color, and abstraction, these works become quiet shelters. Places to exhale.
Shipping
All shipping costs are United States only. If you are interested in purchasing this piece and live internationally, please contact me. For shipping details, please see our shipping policy.
Details
Original acrylic on paper, 2026
Image size: 6 × 9 inches
Professionally matted with an archival white mat to 11 × 14 inches.
Sold unframed.
Signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
About the Work
Trapped is an emotion I felt often as a child. I carried it into adulthood. Over time, I had to work out my own sense of autonomy. This piece feels like it sits within a familiar moment of decision: Do I stay, or do I go?
To feel trapped—internally or externally—is a deeply disorienting experience. The body tightens. The spirit contracts. Over time, we forget that movement is still possible. If I Were a Bird, I Would Fly Away speaks to the moment that changes. The moment desire returns. The moment the self remembers it was never meant to live caged.
There is something almost physical about freedom in this work. A lift. A loosening. The sudden expansion that comes when a person begins choosing themselves again.
This piece is a reminder that autonomy is not always loud. Sometimes it begins quietly, as a whisper inside the body:
you can leave.
you can rise.
you can fly.
If I Were a Bird, I Would Fly Away is part of The Hiding Place series, which explores the inner sanctuaries we create to survive life's storms—hidden spaces where the self can rest, reflect, and remain intact. Through layered texture, color, and abstraction, these works become quiet shelters. Places to exhale.
Shipping
All shipping costs are United States only. If you are interested in purchasing this piece and live internationally, please contact me. For shipping details, please see our shipping policy.
