“Dilated” iw adorned in symbols that speak

adorned in symbols that speak to both identity and power

What does one do in isolation

This is what safety feels likeNot perfectBut realAnd hers

you heard that right and yes

“Dilated” iw adorned in symbols that speakDilated 24x48 Oil on canvas To dilate is to widen. To let more light in. His eyes have always done that. Not just physically, but perceptually. He sees beyond what is presented. Beyond the performance. Beyond the noise. Where others rush past first impressions, he pauses. He studies. He absorbs. There is wisdom in the way he looks at the world. A quiet discernment. He notices tone, intention, and the spaces between words. He understands character