O, May You Let It Out to Let It In, 2022

In O, May You Let It Out to Let It In, 2022 Naudline Pierre’s protagonist extends her body across the width of the canvas, supported by three winged seraphs. Stacked closely atop each other, it becomes unclear where the winged celestial beings begin and where the magenta-hued protagonist ends. One appears to emanate from her chest, even as it wraps the central figure in its outstretched wings. A plume of black graphic flames meet the pursed lips of the protagonist, and it is unclear if they are escaping or entering. As the title suggests, it is sometimes necessary to let things go to make space for something new.