Sha'Ra, age 18

"My art piece is about the peace and joy I feel in my little piece of freedom.
Freedom is a crucial part of hoping for a bright future as you won't be able to hope for or enjoy a bright future if you are not free. This art piece was inspired by my desire to rise out of my dark era and into a bright and happy new way of living.
I named my art piece freedom because it gave me hope and something bright and peaceful to gaze into when I felt sad and hopeless. Instead of staying stuck in my mind, I created a small piece of freedom to look into and allow myself to be happy."