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"Mirage" is all about those everyday relationships that aren’t always what they seem. It explores how our perceptions get twisted by city life, by expectations, by everything in between. Using bold, abstract shapes and pops of color, this series asks us to look closer, to figure out what’s real and what’s just smoke and mirrors. It’s a way to peek beneath the surface, to question the hype, and to find the truth in our connections. This work is about seeing clearly even when life gets messy and noticing the forces, both visible and invisible, that shape how we love, relate, and show up for each other.