Pressure

Hand-carved acrylic yarn, framed textile work
23 x 24 inches
February 2026

The Story: A portrait shaped by weight and expectation. Eyes closed, jaw set, he absorbs the tension without breaking. The high-contrast carving reflects lived experience, moments that press, mold, and define. Pressure speaks to resilience formed under heat, to identity forged rather than given, and to the quiet strength required to hold your ground.