Fighter in Me

2025
Mixed Media, Acrylic on cardboard
41 × 49 in

Reflects the resilience forged through discipline, perseverance, and self-belief. Resting between rounds, a young boxer meets the viewer with quiet confidence, reminding us that true strength is not measured by the punches we throw, but by our willingness to endure. The pepper motif woven into the gloves and headgear transforms symbols of protection into emblems of identity and resilience, while the bold Everlast backdrop speaks to the lasting spirit cultivated through persistence. The work celebrates the courage to keep showing up, trusting that character is built long before victory is earned.