GROW

48” x 48”, mixed media on wood panel

Acrylic, spray paint, chalk, charcoal, collage (magazine clippings, printed tissue paper), layered textures

GROW is a deeply personal and vibrant mixed media work, created on a 48 by 48 inch wood panel. Layered with bold color, textured gestures, and collaged elements like magazine clippings and printed tissue papers, this piece unfolded organically—both in form and meaning. The title revealed itself to me mid-process, as I realized how fully this work was reflecting my evolution—not just as an artist, but as a person.

At its heart, GROW is about acceptance. It speaks to the journey of embracing every part of oneself, including the complexities of identity and the beauty in showing up fully and unapologetically. Each layer—built with acrylic, spray paint, chalk, charcoal, and collage—holds tension, curiosity, and release. The textures, splatters, and vibrant colours mirror the often nonlinear path of growth.

This is a piece that invites repeated visits. Each time you engage with it, something new may catch your eye—a vivid detail, a buried word, a moment of movement. It evolves with you. GROW is not just something to be seen, but something to be felt—an ever-shifting mirror for personal reflection, transformation, and the quiet power of becoming.