Valuable Souvenirs - is a deep metaphor for psychological dependencies. It raises the important issue of attachment to the past, to people, or to situations that, although they may seem like necessary parts of our lives, actually limit our freedom. It’s as if we are left holding things that burden us, but we cannot let go of them because they have become a part of our well-being, our identity. The value of these souvenirs lies not in their true functionality or importance, but in what they symbolize: deep-seated emotions, pain, or suffering that we have become accustomed to living with. Often, a person doesn’t want to part with these "souvenirs" because they become the foundation of their comfort, even if that comfort is actually painful. This can be compared to attachment to toxic relationships or dependencies, where the habit of pain or suffering overshadows the pain of the possibility to free oneself and change one’s life. The idea that these things become "irreplaceable" is about how we fall into the illusion of needing to hold onto them, even when they offer no real benefit. It can become an illusion of control over our lives, something we hold onto in order to feel stability, even when that stability is merely an illusion. Perhaps, in this way, the series not only addresses dependencies on people, but also humanity’s general tendency to self-soothe, to hold onto "valuable souvenirs" even if they destroy our inner world. It is a reminder of how easily we can lose sight of what is truly important when we place value in the unnecessary or even destructive for our personal growth. Digital - mixed media. 2016-... The work continues.