"Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle you know nothing about, be kind" resonates deeply in my art. Through my character, the "Introspector," born from embracing my own childhood traumas, I explore the importance of embodying human qualities like love, hope, and kindness. This character evolved from a twisted blue head—a symbol of my younger self mocked for physical traits—into a figure that delivers the powerful message of giving without expecting in return. His helmet-shaped head represents the protective armor we build over time, and the vibrant colors and NYC-inspired shapes in my paintings reflect life's ups and downs, with the reassurance that there’s always a glimmer of light at the end of every path.