An Exit 2022 Watercolor and Ink on Paper 17in” x 11 3/16in”
Overall, this piece symbolizes beauty and hope, as well as its ability to be found anywhere. This implies that beauty can be found in unexpected places, and that it may appear that all your efforts are futile at times when, in reality, you may be trapped by the dark and unable to see the light. The rat represents the sensation of being a speck in an infinite universe, making you feel both no one and nothing. The piano, on the other hand, represents your attempts to flee, which are slowly rotting away as they feel increasingly worthless. In the opening at the top, there is a cover that says sewer. The top is partially covered because it represents the exit slowly opening or closing depending on how the viewer views it. It's all about people who keep trying even when they feel lost but not defeated.