Tears that tear me
2024
Mixed emotions on canvas
100x120

“Tears That Tear Me I Do Not Cry” is a deeply emotional painting that reflects the unspoken bond between my mother and me, rooted in shared pain and resilience. The piece incorporates textured layers and fragmented words to express the weight of emotions that are too profound to articulate fully. The title embodies the silent grief and strength I’ve witnessed in her, as well as my own struggle to process and carry that legacy.

Through the interplay of muted tones and deliberate, almost raw brushstrokes, the painting captures the duality of holding onto another’s pain while finding beauty and meaning in it. The words in the composition are both hidden and revealed, mirroring the complexity of emotions that are felt but not always spoken. This work stands as a testament to the silent resilience of women and the enduring strength found in vulnerability.