The Day I Met You

This sculpture is about that moment when you finally meet yourself - not in a mirror, but in your heart. It's about discovering self-love after a long journey of not quite knowing who you are.

The abstract structure reaches out in different directions, but it's not looking for approval or validation. It's expressing something deeper - a recognition and love for its own being. There's something beautiful about a form that exists just to celebrate itself.

I wanted to transform all those uncomfortable experiences and struggles into something you could see and touch. Every mark and scar in this piece holds its own kind of beauty. It represents that journey of self-love - the process of meeting yourself after periods of doubt and struggle.

This wasn't a dramatic, lightning-bolt moment. It was slow and steady, like getting to know a friend. Growth and understanding happen layer by layer, day by day.

"The Day I Met You" is about the resilience we all carry inside us and how time can heal in ways we don't expect. It's a reminder to see yourself with the same kindness and beauty that others see in you - maybe even before you see it yourself.

What it's made of: Hand-sculpted drywall compound with layered texture
Size: 13.5 x 14 x 3.5 inches | 9 lbs