Self Cycles: A Journey of Identity

Set within a vibrant dreamscape, this piece uses the carousel as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of life and the pressure to adhere to a structured path. Three floating visages trace the journey from the shock of infancy to the wisdom of age, orbiting a central, melting house that suggests a struggle to escape domestic confinement.

The carousel mounts—an awakening teddy bear, a rebellious cat, a searching fish, and a burning hand releasing a ring—mark the evolution of self-awareness. Surrounded by chaotic flora, the work invites viewers to reflect on the tension between societal expectations and the freedom of self-reinvention.