Since I was a child, I’ve often found myself in the shadow of life’s uncertainty a life brushed by both death and survival. Fear shaped me, sculpted me, and made me who I am today. Whenever I’m lost or trembling, and especially when I sleep, I find myself dreaming again and again… of a black snake. This painting is a fragment of that dream. To many, the black snake may seem dark, mysterious, or even frightening. But to me it’s a symbol of healing. Not a mystery, but a message from my subconscious. The very thing I once feared most has become what soothes me in the darkest hours. Maybe fear isn’t always the enemy. Sometimes… it’s the silent guardian that has always protected me.