Cocoon explores the tension between fear of loneliness and desire for self-acceptance.
The crouching figure embodies the fear of abandonment and the anxieties of being different. Yet, the cocoon itself becomes a symbol of empowerment. By embracing solitude, the figure has created a space for self-discovery and nurtured a sense of inner peace. The distant red light and personal treasures suggest a rich and fierce inner world, a source of fulfillment independent of external connections.

Can solitude be a source of strength rather than a weakness?

Greed looks at the emptiness that often accompanies excessive desires for material possessions. Does having more bring any form of deep satisfaction and fulfilment? Or does the relentless pursuit of more leave us feeling empty and consumed?

This piece challenges the traditional notion of an afterlife paradise. The title, "Elysium," evokes the mythical Greek heaven, a place of eternal bliss. However, the artwork itself serves as a reminder that true happiness and fulfillment can be found in this life, not by waiting for some future reward. 🦋