View Gridby: Akhil Rao
12th Grade, Gahanna Lincoln High School, New Albany, Ohio
"The time to raise your voice is when it's the hardest to be heard."
quote by: Richelle Jean Ayo, Daet, Philippines
Opening up is scary. The act of vulnerability is giving up your internal armor that shields your heart and mind. This piece aims to depict the process of letting your guard down. The figure peeks from behind the paper shield, showing hesitation to the monochrome sea of prying hands. But when we allow ourselves to open up, we step into a community shaped by diverse voices and experiences. In revealing our true selves, our differences don't divide us: they weave together to create a more inclusive and compassionate society.