Rafi here! I think we spend way too much of our lives trying to fold ourselves up into neat little boxes so we don’t accidentally bump into anyone else’s comfort zone. We’re taught to be “ethereal” or “pretty” or “composed,” but honestly, there is a certain kind of wildness we all carry inside that isn’t interested in being polite. For me, this painting is about that exact moment you decide to stop apologizing for the space you take up and the power you actually have.

This piece is about commanding the space you inhabit. It’s an exploration of what happens when you finally stop trying to quiet the parts of yourself that were meant to roar. If you’ve ever felt like your own energy was a bit too much for the room you were in, this one is for you. It’s a reminder that being “untamed” isn’t a flaw, it’s how you finally learn to fly on your own terms.