The other half, 2024

Digital illustration

21 x 29.7 cm

What do you see when you look at this work? A naked woman? Perhaps you even think, “After all, this is not an art”. What is art? A means of describing human feelings. Let me give you a hint—if you’ve read Women Who Run With the Wolves (and if you haven’t, it’s not too late), this piece might already be growing on you. You would understand that the naked woman is in the process of discovering herself, shedding the “clothing” that society has placed upon her. The coldness you perceive is the loneliness of a woman in society, while the wolf symbolizes the untamed, creative force within us all. Because if you’ve read that book, you’ll realize that this is art—art dedicated to women who continue to find themselves and show that courage. The quiet act of retreating into one’s own space to uncover inner strength is deeply powerful. And perhaps, as you look again, the scene you just saw will change and the pieces will fall into place. So, take another look. What do you see now?

Maybe you already see yourself.