EMPOWERED STANCE

There's a moment in every journey toward self-actualization where we stop asking permission and start taking up the space we deserve. "Empowered Stance" captures that pivotal shift—feet planted, shoulders back, gaze direct.
This isn't arrogance; it's earned confidence. It's knowing your worth and refusing to minimize yourself for others' comfort. It's saying "I belong here" not as a question but as a fact.
The figure's stance is both grounded and elevated—rooted in self-knowledge but reaching for more. The mixed media textures give weight and dimension, emphasizing the physical reality of taking up space in a world that often tells marginalized people to shrink.