All Eyes on You
This piece portrays a young child, worn and distressed, having endured unimaginable pain in the brief span of her life. Her tangled hair, obscuring the hidden eyes behind the mess of hair, symbolizes how we all witness injustice yet often fail to take meaningful action. The sewn-in hairnets add texture, evoking the image of hair neglected and matted for reasons we may never fully understand. The sadness in her eyes is palpable, yet the green sweater she wears—green, the color of the heart chakra—encircles her, offering a quiet sense of comfort and love. This artwork conveys two powerful messages. The first is a call to recognize that healing our own lives can contribute to the healing of the collective consciousness. It encourages us to tend to our inner child, acknowledging the pain of abandonment or hurt, and offering it the love it needs. The second message is a poignant reminder of the countless children around the world burdened by war, poverty, abuse, and systems that strip them of their inherent dignity and joy. Through this piece, we are asked to reflect on their suffering and our role in bringing about change.
