Peeled

We are used to hiding behind a shiny, colorful skin, a perfect armor we show the world to protect what lies inside. But true beauty, the most authentic and flavorful kind, only begins when that protection starts to slip away.

This painting is the exact metaphor for the courage to go beneath the surface. The peel unfurls in a light spiral, revealing the vulnerability of the apple.

It speaks of all the times we decided to let our guard down with someone, accepting the risk of showing who we truly are, without filters, and refusing to stop at appearances. Because the sweetest essence of people is revealed only to those who have the patience and gentleness to go beyond.