This sculpture captures the tension between self-protection and openness, strength and vulnerability. At the top, an armored figure, encased in an iron shell of spikes, hovers precariously without support, embodying the weight of guardedness and the illusion of power. Below, a vibrant, flower-covered figure stands firm on solid ground, reaching up with a delicate offering of life and love. Her wings, feathered and light, remain unburdened, symbolizing the true strength found in openness. The piece explores the paradox that shielding oneself from pain also isolates and destabilizes, while embracing vulnerability allows for growth, connection, and true resilience.