Mixed media collage on canvas
14" x 14"
Sweet Nellie is a tenant whose world is shaped by anxiety. Even her own home has become a source of unease. The room around her is vibrant and surreal, yet its bold wallpaper feels overwhelming, and almost oppressive for Nellie. She sits with her eyes closed, retreating inward, choosing not to see the things that make her uncomfortable.
In the quiet of this self-imposed darkness, a giant crow stands nearby the window, as if coaxing her towards a different view in the same room. The crow is the gentle, persistent voice that urges us past our fears, reminding us that there is way more than what confines us.
Nellie reflects the ways we manage discomfort, sometimes by withdrawing, other times by finding the courage to face it. It’s about the delicate balance between safety and growth, and the companions, real or imagined, that help us step outside.