1976

In 1976, a young girl eats spaghetti with unwavering focus, unfazed by the chaos unraveling around her - spilled milk, shattered plates and a background of vibrant clashing florals. Rendered in stark grayscale against a riot of color, her calm becomes a quiet act of resistance. The surreal juxtaposition reflects the inner world of children navigating disorder where survival often means tuning out the noise.

This piece explores the ways we compartmentalize trauma. masking turmoil with routine and resilience, It invites the viewer to consider what's happening just beyond the surface and hat we choose to ignore to keep going.