Claimed Presence

In this piece, the figure actively embraces her agency — standing tall, sword in hand, not as a symbol of defense, but of direction. This is a moment of conscious presence, where internal strength begins to shape the external world. The subject is no longer just protected by her power — she’s learning to wield it. The environment bends in subtle response, echoing the truth that real authority begins within, and presence, once accepted, becomes undeniable.