"Simply mortal" unveils the profound duality inherent within every child, depicting an innocent soul as the crucible where immense light and shadow converge. This piece explores the delicate balance of potential and struggle, with the child’s poised presence reflecting the universal human journey through life's contrasting forces. It's a meditation on the inner landscape, suggesting that even our purest selves carry the spiritual weight of destiny and choice, ultimately affirming the complex, yet powerful, nature of human existence.