“A(VOID)” explores the internal space where avoidance becomes a survival instinct — the place where the artist learned to distance herself from what felt overwhelming, threatening, or simply too real to face. In earlier chapters of her life, avoidance wasn’t apathy; it was self-protection, a way of creating space when she lacked the language or grounding to stay present with what hurt. This piece reflects the quiet intelligence inside that avoidance — the part of her that sensed when she was unready, when she needed distance, or when stillness was the only safety she could offer herself. The swirling forms and open gaps echo the tension between wanting to move forward and needing to retreat, revealing the tender crossroads where fear and self-preservation meet. “A(VOID)” is the artist’s reminder that avoidance was never failure. It was a strategy that helped her survive long enough to become someone who no longer needs it. It honors the version of herself who stepped back when she didn’t have capacity — and the version who steps forward now, with clarity, courage, and choice.