wings sewn to scrappy ankles fail to carry my weight. i’ve overcompensated, and remain afraid to live and die.

— even icarus fell from the skies above us.

one of twelve folktales.

pseudonym: afraid to live and die

digital twin: 2384x3179 PX. procreate, art rage vitae, art set 4.

physical twin: 84 x 60 inches. acrylic, oil pastel, oil stick, leather, bubble mesh, and fabric on canvas. circa, December 2024