Beneath the Armor

Beneath the Armor, 2025

Acrylic on butcher paper

31 × 17 in (78.7 × 43.2 cm)

Beneath the Armor reveals the quiet duality of strength and vulnerability. A man smiles while tears stream down his face, surrounded by conflicting words — the harsh blue language of the world and the red affirmations of a woman’s voice, whether mother or lover. The work captures the fragile balance between pain and pride, showing that even within resilience, softness survives.