Artwork title : Drowned

Drowned is an intimate and symbolic piece that delves into the chronic pain of migraines—a silent struggle endured in isolation, imprisoning both body and mind in unbearable anguish. The female figure, with a restrained expression partially hidden beneath a dark crow's wing and a delicate bouquet of red poppies, represents the tension between vulnerability and the strength of resistance. The violet tears flowing like threads are a manifestation of inner suffering, of a hidden despair that eludes others' understanding, while the grey background envelops the scene in an oppressive, claustrophobic atmosphere.

This work is more than a visual representation: it is a silent cry, a plea to be seen and understood, a testimony to the loneliness and torment that accompany invisible illness. The artist channels her own pain into this creation, her daily battle against an unrelenting force that strikes without warning, turning this painting into an act of courage and honesty that seeks to connect with the viewer on the deepest level of physical and emotional suffering.

Drowned is part of a series of three pieces that explore intense and conflicting emotions tied to the experience of illness, where color, texture, and symbolism blend to express a reality that is invisible—yet deeply felt.