A Bruised Reed, Size: 32in x 15in.
This digital artwork combines two photographs: one of the plate glass windows in my apartment building, backlit in Christmas red and green, and the other of a flower from my grandparents’ garden. This flower holds special significance, as my grandfather witnessed a plate glass window falling on me at age eight, almost cutting me in half, just one day after Christmas in 1979.
I also incorporated open-source images of broken glass and spinal columns to reflect my childhood belief that this accident was a result of my Spina Bifida. This piece invites viewers to consider how traumatic experiences shape identity and encourages reflection on personal moments of pain and resilience. This incident ultimately led me to understand what it means to be a bruised reed.
