As a queer, neurodivergent artist based in Sydney's Inner West, my practice is rooted in abstraction and shaped by a deep sensitivity to contrast and contradiction. Working primarily in acrylics, oils, and oil pastel, I explore the tensions between calm and chaos, boldness and timidity, extroversion and introspection. This piece speaks to the quiet magic that persists within struggle - the small glimmers of joy that emerge even in moments of despair. It's a reminder that while life can be difficult, beauty often hides in the margins, waiting to be noticed.