Burned Into Being

This is not death. It’s the moment after. Burned Into Being was made through flame, grit, and rupture. Its surface didn’t just absorb paint—it endured fire. The skull is not a symbol of ending—it’s a memory of what survived. This piece is a relic from the underworld. A holy ruin. A burnt offering from a self that couldn’t stay soft to survive—but never lost its soul. You don’t hang this piece.You witness it. You don’t admire it.You recognize yourself in it. This is for the ones who know:sometimes, the only way out is to let it all burn. 18"x24"  Acrylic, aerosol, fire on paper