Innocent, fun, and whimsical, marked by saturated colors, surreal qualities, and personified organisms. Playful scenes capture attention, but on closer inspection the whimsy becomes a euphemistic filter layered over emotions of oppression, prejudice, and political unrest. Captive habitats echo life within restricted environments—spaces designed to entertain or comfort yet ultimately defined by confinement, inhibited growth, and limited perspective. Though appearing vibrant, these controlled spaces quietly mirror the systems that dictate boundaries and suppress freedom. Beneath the shimmering veil, hidden truths emerge, revealing the weight of unseen structures that govern and restrain.