Conform, 18x24 acrylic on canvas (2025)

Conform captures the fear, resistance, and defiant spirit of a woman whose very existence challenges the systems that seek to shrink her. Painted in vivid acrylics, the subject appears larger than life—overflowing with color, emotion, and presence—while two small, shadowy figures loom above her under a washed-out moon, symbols of oppressive forces demanding her silence and assimilation.

Clutching a fistful of crayons to her chest, she holds tightly to her creativity, her inner child, and the parts of herself that refuse to be erased. Her expression is one of terror—but also of refusal. She will not become small. She will not become gray.

This piece confronts the violence of conformity—how systems of power fear brilliance, individuality, and feminine strength. It’s a visual rebellion, a reminder that fear can fuel the fire to stay true to oneself, even when threatened.