A raven-haired figure radiates quiet strength while three koi circle her like a living halo. Tattoos trace a history of defiance, yet her expression remains serene. The Sacred Heart blooms as a lotus—growth born from chaos—while the custom sculpted frame, one of the first in the series, carries that same restless energy. Exhibited in a juried show, the piece embodies both the freedom of punk and the stillness of zen.

Artist’s Note

Built from chaos, this painting is pure paradox. The koi often go unnoticed, just like the truths we hide in plain sight. The title is a mantra and a dare: let go or be dragged. Be water. Flow. And when life tries to pull you under? Fuck it—rise anyway.