The quiet ache of insecurity, the relentless pull of societal expectations and the personal weight of self-perception.. A delicate scar cuts across the belly like a wound—raw, vulnerable, and unhealed. Its surface shimmers with the cold pressure of conformity, echoing the sharp, unyielding ideals of beauty that we are taught to strive for. Beneath the soft mesh lies the warmth of red velvet, adorned with garnet drops, like the blood of invisible battles fought within.
This work emerges from the tension between control and surrender, questioning the lengths to which we go to erase our perceived imperfections. The panties, stretched and shaped, hold the unspoken yearning for a flat, "acceptable" belly, a silent cry to fit the mold. Yet the piece does not smooth over these feelings—it frames them, forcing us to confront the discomfort head-on.