{"product_id":"micca-young-i-will-open-up","title":"Micca Young | I Will Open Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eI Will Open Up\u003cbr\u003e16 x 16 inches\u003cbr\u003eOil on Wood Panel\u003cbr\u003e$6200 USD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist statement:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This piece explores embracing the power of vulnerability and the profound impact it can have\u003cbr\u003enot only on our relationships, but also on our ability to reach and connect with others in a\u003cbr\u003emeaningful way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt came about during a period in my life when I was learning to find comfort in being vulnerable\u003cbr\u003ewith myself and those around me. The use of the mandarin was my fun way of representing\u003cbr\u003ebeing raw and organic in my emotions and peeling my layers back to expose the real me. I used\u003cbr\u003eto feel incredibly exposed sharing what was really going on inside, afraid that it might come\u003cbr\u003eacross as cringe or make me appear weak. However, I slowly began to realise that allowing\u003cbr\u003emyself to be vulnerable gave others the opportunity to understand me on a deeper level. In turn,\u003cbr\u003eit also helped others feel seen and encouraged them to open up to me, allowing me to better\u003cbr\u003eunderstand them, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this, I came to understand that while vulnerability may expose our weaknesses, it is\u003cbr\u003eultimately one of our greatest strengths. There is something incredibly powerful about allowing\u003cbr\u003eourselves to be seen for who we truly are, without fear or pretence. I believe it is this openness\u003cbr\u003ethat allows us to form genuine, meaningful connections with one another, and is ultimately the backbone of any relationship.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mortal Machine Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46706876022869,"sku":null,"price":6200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/4833\/9315\/files\/IMG_6560.jpg?v=1794429644","url":"https:\/\/mortalmachinenola.com\/products\/micca-young-i-will-open-up","provider":"Mortal Machine Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}