Burning Man No. 1

Symbolizes the burning away of outdated versions of self. A second head rises as the new identity begins to emerge.

“Burning Man” is part of a small, developing series of four paintings—supported by many smaller drawings—that explores the idea of shedding old layers and moving into a more aligned version of oneself. The work reflects a period of personal transition for the artist, where patterns, relationships, and habits that no longer supported growth were consciously released.Rather than presenting transformation as a final state, the series treats it as an ongoing process: a continual burning away of what no longer fits, and a steady movement toward clarity, purpose, and renewed direction. The imagery becomes a visual metaphor for evolution—how each of us changes over time, and how the old makes space for the new.