The Weight We Carry

The Weight We Carry is an illustrated piece etched in dark pen strokes on the bold, vibrant surface of a coffee table. It depicts a band of young boys, their faces stoic—carrying an unspoken heaviness. Their expressions reveal the silent strain of expectations, survival, and inherited pressure. This piece invites viewers to confront the invisible burdens that shape young lives and reflect on the quiet resilience that often goes unseen.