Vacancy, 2023
12x18 inches
Colored Pencil on Bristol
Bisexuality is depicted as a distorted, grotesque figure, representing the way society often stigmatizes and misinterprets it. Opposite this figure is a human form with deteriorating facial features, confronting the monster with compassion and seeking healing within the spatial emptiness of the composition. This piece explores the universal struggle of reconciling one’s identity in the face of rejection and misunderstanding. It symbolizes the journey toward self-acceptance, illustrating the strength found in confronting internalized judgment and societal bias, and embracing one’s truth within the void left by rejection.