I Am Here But Not For You Print

This piece is a quiet act of rebellion, an instinctive expression that resists perfection, performance, or pleasing. Created in a single, unfiltered moment, it embraces imperfection as part of its power. The painting invites the viewer to let go of expectations and step into the freedom of creating without control. It marks a turning point in my practice: choosing presence over polish, intuition over refinement. Rather than revisiting or correcting it, I honoured its rawness as a reminder that meaning doesn’t come from perfection, but from truth in the moment.

Bold, expressive brushstrokes move freely across the canvas, capturing the energy of spontaneous creation. The paint is layered with urgency and instinct, where nothing is overthought and everything is felt. Black marks fragment and define the body, creating both tension and movement, anchoring the figure while expressing emotional disconnection.

This artwork is about letting go of control, of performance, of the need to be perfect. It celebrates the beauty of instinct and the honesty that emerges when we stop editing ourselves. I Am Here, But Not For You is a declaration of autonomy, a reminder that art - and self-worth - doesn’t need to be curated to be valid.