Cleave

An identity built for survival can only stretch so far before it begins to crack, allowing the original essence to seep through the fractures. _________ About the collection : Before we truly meet ourselves, we learn to mirror our surroundings, a survival reflex against perceived threats. Concealing our essence and dimming our light becomes the norm, yet in this act of self-erasure, we unknowingly repel what we most desire out of fear, mistaking invisibility for safety. Using x-ray and heatmap effects as visual metaphors, this collection dissolves surface imitations to reveal the authenticity beneath. Each piece demonstrates that the very parts we’ve silenced conduct our core current. AI & digital manipulation